All posts tagged "tobacco"

Maine’s decision to raise taxes on e-cigarettes was a mistake

Following a national trend, Maine lawmakers decided in June to raise taxes on...
Lawmakers and the governor were unable to resist the urge to tax

In their first year at the helm of state government, Governor Janet Mills...
Sin taxes are not the solution to Maine’s public health problems

Lawmakers on Maine’s Taxation Committee on Thursday, April 11 held public hearings on...
Legislators who say 18-year-olds are not adults are hypocrites

To be an adult, or not to be? That is the question I...
Legislature overrides LePage veto, raises legal age to purchase tobacco

The Maine Legislature voted to override Governor Paul LePage’s veto of LD 1170...
LePage to Maine lawmakers: Stop ‘social engineering’ society

Gov. Paul LePage vetoed two overreaching proposals on Tuesday, blasting the bills as...
Portland’s Newest Prohibitionist Proposal

Maine’s history is long and varied, but perhaps its greatest impact on the nation...
HHS Committee Divided on Welfare Reforms

Augusta – Following a committee vote today on the welfare proposals brought forward...