The House and Senate have given preliminary approval to a bill to prohibit most restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses from using foam food and beverage containers.
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Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine’s tax burden and call for spending restraint.
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New battles expected with release of Mueller report Thursday
The Justice Department plans to make public a redacted version of the report on President Trump, his associates and Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
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A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
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Maine lawmakers consider sports betting
Questions linger about where Maine’s share of the money will go and what businesses will benefit.
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Gov. Mills signs pay equality bill
The state’s first female governor signed the legislation Friday afternoon to improve pay equality in Maine.
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Lawmakers consider bills to reinstate asylum seekers’ access to welfare benefits
Welfare reforms pushed by former Gov. Paul LePage and the Republican-controlled Legislature eight years ago eliminated access to some assistance programs for non-citizens.
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Trump says plan to release detainees in ‘sanctuary cities’ still alive
The president’s tweet contradicts statements issued by the White House and Homeland Security saying the proposal wasn’t being considered anymore.
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Maine native who admitted steering Ukrainian money to Trump inaugural avoids jail
W. Samuel Patten pleaded guilty to failing to register as a foreign lobbyist, a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
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Susan Rice says she won’t challenge Susan Collins in 2020 senate race
Former Obama administration national security adviser Susan Rice says she’s not going to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020