If enacted, the proposal would require testing of all 1- and 2-year-olds in Maine to detect lead poisoning early in a child’s development.
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Lawmakers hear proposals aimed at easing tax bite on Maine homeowners
The bills that went before the Taxation Committee would all increase the amount of property value exempt from local taxes, but some would apply only to older residents.
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Statewide ban on foam food and beverage containers moves forward
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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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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Seth Carey’s unsuccessful DA race spurs effort to change law
Turner legislator sponsors bill to prevent lawyers who have been suspended from practicing law from becoming district attorneys.
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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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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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Have a beer, it’s good for the economy
Many of us lost track of what the “next big thing” was long ago. Trends may come and go, but we stay the same. However, lately I’ve noticed something odd: It seems like “small” may be the next big thing. There are tiny houses, tiny cars, slim phones and small computers. Lately, even beer has […]
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Should this Ghost of Paul Revere song be Maine’s new state ballad?
A bill proposes that ‘The Ballad of the 20th Maine’ get the designation, but lawmakers indicate they’re growing weary of naming official state anythings.