Maine lawmakers approve broad package of new laws
In Augusta the 107th Maine special session approved tighter lobbying rules, a personnel system reorganization, and transferring Executive Council powers to the legislature. An $18.5 million income tax hike was approved for school funding, while taxes on cigarettes liquor food and hotel rooms were rejected.
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YWCA
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House weighs pay bill with civil servant raises in Maine
The Maine House faced a vote to align with the Senate on a spending plan that would raise pay for state workers. The Senate approved the bill 22 to 6 after stripping House amendments on merit pay and University of Maine funding, and passed 15 to 13 to add 200000 dollars for the university before final approval.
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D-Lewiston
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D-Stow
Marriage Encounter at Rotary Park Biddeford
A marriage encounter information night is set for Friday April 30 at 8 p.m. at Rotary Park Biddeford. All interested couples welcome. Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly Lake E Hart Council members will meet Sunday at 10 30 a.m. at the hall Pool Street Biddeford for officer nomination and election.
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Biddeford
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Lake E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Pool Street
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