Proponents say the incentive would cut down on throwaways, but critics warn that the change would add costs and complications.
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Lawmakers again consider bill to arm Maine forest rangers
The proposal aims to cut the costs to taxpayers by allowing the rangers to carry guns they own.
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Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
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Backlog slows license reinstatement for Mainers convicted of driving drunk
A state legislator’s bill seeks to end delays averaging five weeks so people can get jobs, avoid other hardships and resume normal lives.
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Retired Maine budget chief Sawin Millett is back to advise lawmakers
The former state lawmaker from Waterford has extensive experience in state finance and will advise Senate Republicans.
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Lawmaker’s idea to open up Maine House to social media crashes
The rule change requested by 30-year-old Republican Matt Pouliot is at odds with a stance taken by Republicans in Washington.
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Committee continues work on marijuana bill as legalization date looms
Despite bipartisan support for closing a loophole dealing with marijuana possession for minors, the committee appears divided on a three-month delay in rulemaking for retail sales of pot.
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Our View: Augusta focused on the wrong drug problem
It’s the number of opioid overdoses that demands to be treated as an emergency – not legal marijuana.
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Lawmakers may seek court opinion on constitutionality of ranked-choice voting
Senate President Mike Thibodeau plans to seek approval of an order asking the state supreme court to decide whether Maine’s new voting system is constitutional.
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Analysis: Both parties likely to anguish over parts of LePage’s budget plan
Most legislators are likely to take issue with some aspect of the governor’s ambitious $6.8 billion proposal.