The 80-57 vote in favor of the proposal falls short of the two-thirds majority required to put the issue to voters, with another vote coming later in this session.
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Auburn’s Adam Lee eyes a state House seat
The Democratic lawyer is taking aim at the newly created 89th District seat in Auburn
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As Maine Legislature starts back up, Democrats and Republicans present priorities
Both parties say they want to help Maine’s working families and small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, but their approaches could vary widely.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s next speaker of the House is making history already
Biddeford’s Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.
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Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House
With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case
The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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Four-term Maine Senate president, out of office since 1992, seeks a state House seat
Charles Pray of Millinocket hopes to give rural Maine a bigger voice in the Legislature.