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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Republican lawmakers and Mills spar over nursing home funding
The legislators criticize the governor for delaying action on a funding bill, but the Democrat says it would have set reimbursement rates too high to qualify for federal matching funds.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2019
Wrapping it up – a session in review
It was an interesting session marked by both conflict and camaraderie, but we managed to pass some good laws that will benefit Maine people.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2019
Legal sports betting gets scratched, at least for now, as governor puts legislation on hold
Gov. Janet Mills says she held 39 measures because of technical problems, conflicts with existing laws or concerns about costs.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2019
Police and motorists prepare for ban on handling phones while driving
The state law against holding a cellphone or other device while driving is set to take effect in mid-September.
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PublishedJune 26, 2019
A responsible, bipartisan budget for Maine families and seniors
The budget Gov. Mills signed passed the Legislature with strong support from members of both parties, bringing back a tradition of bipartisanship and collegiality in the budget process that has been missing in recent years.
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PublishedJune 25, 2019
‘Wasn’t a bad session’ in Augusta for business, says state chamber
Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-controlled Legislature proved willing to both listen and compromise on potentially tough issues for Maine's business community, chamber executives said.
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PublishedJune 17, 2019
Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax
The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales
The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.
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PublishedJune 13, 2019
Senate says ‘no’ to letting cities and towns levy their own sales taxes
But the House votes later Thursday to narrow the bill to allow only a 1% tax on lodging, in hopes of attracting additional Senate votes.
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PublishedJune 8, 2019
Bill to add tobacco tax to vaping products moves forward
The bill calls for an additional tax on all electronic cigarettes and other vaping products, at a rate similar to cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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