The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby.
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Legislature remains deadlocked on $121 million supplemental budget
The House OKs the proposal on a party-line vote with Republicans opposed, meaning the budget would not take effect immediately, potentially delaying payments to hospitals for care provided to MaineCare patients.
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Maine inches toward allowing cannabis ‘social clubs’
The idea, approved by voters in 2016, is picking up steam with a new report recommending how to regulate ‘cannabis hospitality establishments.’
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Maine’s state dog may become the Seppala Siberian sled dog
Legislators sympathetic to push to honor the legendary Togo’s descendants
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Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest
A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.
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Maine considers tightening rules for recycling solar panels
The sponsor of the legislation says solar companies are trying to get around state law by storing, instead of recycling, solar panels he says are toxic. Clean energy advocates say it’s unnecessary.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Proposed bill could help students with intellectual disabilities go to college
The bill died in the appropriations committee last session but some Maine families say it would make a big difference for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism.
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Hospitals warn of financial challenges without emergency MaineCare funding
Health care providers already facing fiscal strain say that delays to MaineCare payments would exacerbate the situation and could have impacts on patient care.
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Recreational cannabis brought in millions last year. Maine towns could finally get a cut.
The Legislature is considering 2 bills that would implement revenue sharing across the state’s recreational cannabis industry.
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Proposed bill would give Maine cities first chance to buy university buildings for sale
The bill is a response to the sale process of the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, but a University of Maine System official said no municipalities have ever submitted bids for university buildings.