Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli’s bill now faces an uphill climb, as it requires supermajorities to clear the Legislature.
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Senate, House disagree on bill some fear could lead to abortion restrictions
AUGUSTA — A measure that would create new legal rights for a fetus has divided lawmakers as closely as possible. The Senate voted 18-17 Tuesday to endorse a measure that would grant legal rights to a viable fetus, a proposal the House opposed recently by a 72-71 margin. In short, the proposal has exactly as many […]
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Nation's largest student loan servicer fights back as Maine eyes protections
AUGUSTA (AP) — The nation’s largest servicer of federal student loans has lobbied against states’ efforts to license student loan servicers in Maine and elsewhere this year as it seeks to become the nation’s single servicer of student loans under a plan backed by U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. State records reviewed by The Associated […]
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Analysis: Democrats claim momentum while Republicans cite outside money
BATH, Maine — Democrats said Eloise Vitelli’s victory in Tuesday’s Senate District 19 special election is proof that voters are swinging to the left, though Republicans said it was another example of the power of Democratic money in local elections. Whether Vitelli’s victory is a preview of Democratic victories in the 2014 general elections remains to be […]
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Vitelli takes oath to join Maine Senate for special session
AUGUSTA — The Democratic winner of the special election in Maine Senate District 19 is joining the Legislature for a special session. Republican Gov. Paul LePage swore in Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic on Thursday morning. Vitelli won the election Tuesday to fill a seat left vacant by the resignation of Democratic Sen. Seth […]