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Maine Senate votes to exempt more estates from ‘death tax’

Posted: May 25, 2011

By Kevin Miller, BDN Staff Read more at the Bangor Daily News. AUGUSTA, Maine — The Senate voted along party lines Tuesday to significantly...

Our View: It's too bad we need a texting ban for drivers, but we do

Our View: It's too bad we need a texting ban for drivers, but we do

Posted: May 25, 2011

While it should be obviously dangerous, many don't see why it's such a big deal. It would be appropriate to celebrate the Legislature's approval...

‘New Hampshire envy’ takes a seat in Augusta

Posted: May 24, 2011

Read More in the Portland Press Herald. By GLENN ADAMS The Associated Press AUGUSTA - Maine may have just turned red, politically speaking, but...

Charter schools boosted by strong support on Education Committee

Posted: May 23, 2011

Read more at the Bangor Daily News. By Christopher Cousins, BDN Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Charter schools in Maine came closer than they ever have...

Insurance companies get a voice in Augusta

Posted: May 23, 2011

By Sen. John Patrick May 22, 2011 12:00 am Read more at the Sun Journal. We know Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello, R-Poland, wants to give a greater voice to...

LePage Signs Health Insurance Bill as Opponents Consider People's Veto

Posted: May 18, 2011

05/17/2011   Reported By: A.J. Higgins Gov. Paul LePage was surrounded by fellow Republicans today as he signed a bill that proponents claim...

Lawmakers brokering compromise on controversial health insurance overhaul plan

Posted: May 18, 2011

By Scott Thistle, Sun Journal Posted May 11, 2011, at 2:16 p.m. Read More at the Bangor Daily News. AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Senate voted to...

Senate rejects longer school year in Maine

Posted: May 18, 2011

The Associated Press Posted May 17, 2011, at 9:46 a.m. Read More at Bangor Daily News AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Senate has rejected a bill...

Maine Legislative Democrats: Reckless insurance law bad for Maine

Posted: May 17, 2011

AUGUSTA – Maine Senate and House Democrats warned that an insurance-industry backed measure signed into law today to overhaul Maine’s health...

Insurance reform's passage shows cracks in State House bipartisanship

Insurance reform's passage shows cracks in State House bipartisanship

Posted: May 17, 2011

READ MORE at the KENNEBEC JOURNAL By Tom Bell tbell@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House Writer AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage will sign a...