It’s that time of year when South Portland accountant Tom Gioia typically dives into Maine’s tax code . . .
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Maine group predicts $26.6 million in private money for state races
The amount includes money raised by outside groups like political action committees.
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Lawmakers override LePage veto of smoking-cessation bill
The governor says Medicaid recipients should pay a portion of the programs. Proponents say helping people quit smoking will save Maine money in the long run.
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Senate District 14 campaign fields members of Maine’s old guard
Democrat David Bustin and Republican Earle McCormick are running for the seat.
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Analyst questions Maine consultant’s report on Medicaid expansion
She says the cost study has several flaws, including what appears to be a $575 million calculation error.
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Push to legalize marijuana likely in more Maine communities
After a successful campaign in Portland, a national group will try to put the issue to voters in Lewiston, South Portland and York.
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Maine lawmakers to consider single-payer health care system
Supporters of the bill want to adopt a government-run program, but a critic calls that unwise and expensive.
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Maine bill spurs debate: Religious freedom or special rights?
The proposal to prohibit the state from infinging on the right to worship faces long odds.
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Michaud has fundraising edge in early race for Maine governor
Campaign finance reports filed Wednesday draw attention as Michaud and Cutler compete for donors.
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LePage budget chief questioned about shortfall
Lawmakers must find $119 million in savings or new revenue to balance the budget, according to the administration.