Two bills, including one to repeal the voter-approved law, go before a legislative committee.
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Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed
The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.
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Sen. Saviello: Five-cent deposit on ‘nips’ would reduce Maine’s roadside litter
If Gov. LePage wants to tackle drinking and driving, he should look at other options.
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Maine Legislature’s education panel votes 6-5 against statewide teachers contract
Opponents including the Maine Education Association said the bill wouldn’t guarantee higher starting teacher pay and would take control away from districts.
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Compromise on a Maine budget deal looks to be ‘tough lift’
A voter-approved 3% tax on high earners looms as a sticking point, but with the deadline nearing, key lawmakers plan to confer Sunday.
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Maine House approves strict mining rules
The margin of victory suggests the bill could have enough support to override a potential veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage threatens to veto deposit on ‘nips,’ remove them from Maine stores
The governor responds to a bill, likely headed for his desk, that would add the miniature liquor bottles to the state’s bottle deposit bill to reduce littering.
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Bill to allow lawsuits when unborn children die sparks debate
The proposal would exempt doctors who do legal abortions, but some opponents say it is aimed at restricting women’s reproductive rights.
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Bill would require permission to sell Mainers’ personal web data
Maine lawmakers from across the political spectrum respond to a federal change that allows the sale of information about what internet customers search for and read online.
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Panel votes against bill to require reporting of drug abuse by pregnant women
The plan seeks to address the surge in drug-affected babies born in Maine, but critics say forcing medical professionals to turn in mothers would create a disincentive for women to get prenatal care.