All posts tagged "fees"
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Lawmakers extend session one day, Mills’ utility accountability bill revived with new amendment
Lawmakers in both the House of Representatives and Senate met on April 20...
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Legislature approves sale of spirits at stadiums, indefinitely postpones inspection fee hike
The Maine Senate on April 7 voted to indefinitely postpone a bill that...
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Maine House votes to double annual fee on motor vehicle inspections
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate met on March 29 for...
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Portland to reexamine fees on amusement devices after popular bar pays large sum to reopen
Arcadia National Bar, an arcade-themed bar in Portland, has been closed since the...
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Legislature sustains Mills’ veto on LD 920, a victory for communities and consumers alike
Gov. Janet Mills made the right choice in vetoing LD 920, sponsored by...
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Governor Mills’ budget sleight of hand
Maine Governor Janet Mills released the details of her second proposed biennial budget last Friday...
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‘Defund the police’ is not a real reform strategy
The last few months have been tense, marked by social distancing and physical...
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Does Maine have 500 problems that only government can solve?
The Constitution of Maine explicitly states all bills passed by the legislature become law 90...
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Portland wants a new license for alcohol manufacturers. Is that really necessary?
When Portland City Councilors approved the city’s budget in May, it included a...
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Government does not belong in the marriage business
I recently officiated my younger brother’s wedding. It was a Southern Maine outdoor venue,...
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Paper or Plastic? Why Choosing In Portland Will Soon Cost You
In case Portland citizens have forgotten, the City Council’s ordinance regarding disposable bags...
