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May 15, 2013

Maine Senate votes against possible ethanol ban

The Senate rejection follows a House vote in favor of the bill last week.

May 9, 2013

LePage bill for school choice hits resistance

He wants some religious schools to be partly funded by the public, as well as allow an unlimited number of publicly funded charter schools.

April 29, 2013

Hospital group criticizes Maine Democrats' Medicaid expansion plan

Hospitals support expanding Medicaid, but don't want that issue to slow down payment of the state's debt to hospitals.

April 28, 2013

Proposed bill to legalize pot worries medical marijuana community

The medical marijuana industry has concerns that legalizing the drug would have a negative affect on medical retailers.

April 23, 2013

Legislators scrutinize Democrats' tax ideas

Republicans stand firm against rate hikes for the wealthy as a week of hearings begins in Augusta.

April 18, 2013

LePage: Federal audit just routine

But that contradicts reports that said U.S. officials were probing claims of meddling by the governor and his administration.

April 9, 2013

Maine House rejects bill to ban cellphone use while driving

The House also rejects a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.

April 5, 2013

Snowe announces support for same-sex marriage

The former Republican senator acknowledges a sea change in society's attitude on the issue.

April 5, 2013

LePage signs bill to change domestic-violence programs

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Emily Cain, D-Orono, directs the Maine Department of Corrections to establish new standards for the state's batterer-intervention programs.

April 4, 2013

Union plans action against Portland marijuana dispensary

The AFL-CIO will rally Saturday in Portland to air its complaints about Wellness Connection.