As Portland considers raising minimum wage, residents are split on the proposal
PORTLAND, Maine — Workers earning the minimum wage in Portland could get a raise soon. The city's Housing and Economic ...
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An unusual group of lawmakers is backing this Maine gun proposal
By Billy Kobin, Bangor Daily News Staff An unusual mix of gun control proponents and opponents are backing a proposal to ...
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Referendum to require voter ID and tighten absentee voting rules qualifies for November ballot
A proposal to require photo identification from voters at Maine polling places and adopt other voting restrictions has officially qualified for the November ballot. The secretary of state’s ...
Maine lawmakers advance budget proposal to prevent state shutdown
The committee approved a continuing services budget without cuts or tax hikes, advancing it to the full Legislature.
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Maine residents to vote on proposal to require voter identification at polls
The petitioners have “far exceeded” the required number of signatures needed to get the proposal on the ballot, the Maine Department of the Secretary of State said in a Wednesday statement.