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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Maine parties spar over spending, tax cuts as budget talks heat up
Republicans say continuing to increase state spending as many families struggle to meet basic needs is 'not a good sell' for Democrats.
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PublishedMay 14, 2023
Drill battery caused explosion, truck fire outside governor’s mansion, authorities say
A lithium ion battery in the truck's bed spontaneously combusted Thursday, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, investigators determined.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Gov. Mills unveils new spending plan to address housing shortage, homelessness and other needs
The governor said her nearly $900 million change package, which does not propose any tax relief or reform, addresses 'pressing needs,' such as homelessness, food insecurity and the lack of affordable housing.
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PublishedMay 4, 2023
Lawmakers move to ask state’s high court for opinion on referendum dispute
Lawmakers from both parties say there is widespread support for a citizen initiative to ban foreign governments from spending money on state referendum campaigns.
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PublishedMay 3, 2023
Some House Republicans join lawsuit over Democrats’ budget maneuver
The plaintiffs, including Republican Reps. Shelley Rudnicki and Randall Greenwood, claim that Gov. Janet Mills and Democratic leaders in the Legislature violated the state constitution by passing a party-line budget in March and then calling a special session to finish other work.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
State expects another budget surplus and parties again clash over what to do with it
Higher prices and higher wages have led to more sales and income taxes being collected by the state, reigniting the debate over whether to cut taxes or invest in state programs.
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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Mills unveils jobs plan that would focus on worker training and ‘high value’ sectors
The proposal would replace the existing Pine Tree Development Zone plan with tax credits that reward companies creating jobs that require more skills.
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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Recovery Center open house draws political support
Supporters of the Western Maine Addiction Recover Initiative are joined by Gov. Janet Mills, State Sen. Rick Bennett and representatives of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, U.S. Sen. Angus King and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden to celebrate the opening of Oxford county's second addiction recovery center in Norway.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine's chronic homelessness.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Gov. Mills introduces bill to expand abortion access as Democrats line up in support
The legislation would allow abortions to be performed after viability of the fetus as long as a physician determines it is necessary.
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