The program, which lets some homeowners age 65 and older freeze their bills, has the unintended effect of helping the wealthiest Mainers. Eight separate bills seek a remedy.
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Lawmakers consider proposals to stop changing clocks twice a year
The Legislature is weighing 3 bills: One would have the state make Eastern Standard Time permanent, a second would do the same for Eastern Daylight Time, and a third would study the impacts of no longer changing the clocks.
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Dominion defamation case against Fox will go to trial
A jury will decide whether the network aired false claims about the 2020 election with actual malice.
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No handcuffs but a mug shot: Trump to be arraigned Tuesday
Things were mostly quiet Friday outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump was indicted.
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Gov. Mills signs baseline budget passed on party-line vote
While Republicans were unified in their opposition to the move, Mills said it was necessary to avoid a potential shutdown.
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Maine’s Congressional delegation reacts to Trump indictment
Maine’s four members of Congress responded to requests for comment on former President Donald Trump’s indictment by a New York grand jury for his alleged role in paying hush money during the 2016 campaign to a former porn star who said she had sexual encounter with him. “An indictment by a grand jury is the […]
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DeSantis boasts Florida will allow concealed guns without permit
His message comes just days after a shooter killed six people at a private school in Nashville.
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Maine Legislature passes budget over Republicans’ objections
Democrats used their majorities in both chambers to pass a continuing services budget in hopes of avoiding a potential government shutdown in July.
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Legislators consider bills to tackle educator shortage
The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee heard testimony Tuesday about multiple bills aimed at bolstering the state’s educator workforce.
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State budget rancor grows ahead of Thursday vote
Democrats are expected to pass a current services budget this week and postpone any discussion about Republican demands for income tax breaks until later in the session.