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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Task force calls for $75 million for Maine land conservation, state parks
The draft recommendations were compiled by a diverse group of 20 organizations discussing the 'next generation' of land conservation.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon's bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Mills releases bonds for senior housing that LePage blocked for 3 years
The $15 million package would create an estimated 200 new affordable housing units, with $500,000 earmarked for home repairs for low-income seniors.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2019
Some lawmakers pushing for Cabinet-level position to address opioid crisis
The Legislature will debate multiple proposals to create a specific position, and Gov. Janet Mills has said she plans to appoint an opioid czar as well.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2019
Mainers to get food stamps early so shutdown won’t leave them without February benefits
About one in seven Maine families relies on food stamps, including many households with elderly or disabled residents.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2019
Trump has concealed details of his face-to-face encounters with Putin
Even high-ranking officials in his own administration are left in the dark, The Washington Post reports.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2019
FBI’s investigation of Trump included counterintelligence inquiry
The investigation's chief purpose is to understand what foreign adversaries do to influence American society and if Americans are assisting in those efforts.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2019
Sen. Collins says she would oppose Trump emergency declaration to build border wall
Maine's senior senator, who is among a small group of Republicans negotiating with the White House to end a three-week government shutdown, says she's disappointed but still hopeful.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Sen. Collins among group of Republicans meeting over government shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has been keeping his head down, meets with his colleagues on Thursday.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Lawmakers consider sealing, erasing records of past cannabis convictions
Four Maine legislators are pursuing bills to clear some convictions for marijuana possession that today would be legal.
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