Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.
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Representative switches parties, reducing ranks of Maine House Republicans
South Portland’s Kevin Battle becomes an independent, and another Republican also may leave the party.
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Critics say Maine lawmakers’ ‘skeleton bills’ lack transparency
Vague one-sentence drafts, totaling close to 100 each legislative session, can be deceptive and exclude the public from important policy discussions, say lawmakers and lobbyists.
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Leading Republican wants special panel of legislators to tackle Maine’s opioid crisis
Rep. Ellie Espling of New Gloucester calls for a unified solution ‘to a problem that is killing more Mainers every day.’
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Enough signatures gathered to put Medicaid expansion on Maine ballot
Maine Equal Justice Partners plans to put the referendum question on the November 2017 ballot if the Legislature doesn’t secure passage by January.
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Maine Voices: Help stop the harm done by Maine’s underfunding of higher education
We need a broad, bipartisan coalition to advocate for public colleges, which are an asset of all Maine people.
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Lawmaker’s nonprofit is fined for mailer accusing Democrat of supporting terrorists
A Republican on the state ethics panel describes the $673 fine as a ‘bargain,’ considering the election loss of the target, former House Majority Leader Jeff McCabe.
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Maine House rejects challenge to residency of Old Orchard Beach lawmaker
The 121-17 vote supports George Hogan, the representative from House District 13.
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LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge
The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
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At the Maine State House, the path to consensus is rock-strewn
As the 128th Legislature arrives this week, competing goals and shifting political fortunes ensure drama.