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Groups wary of merging state departments
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... natural resources agencies, dismissing it as a backdoor attempt to merge the departments. Last winter, Gov. John Baldacci proposed creating a single natural resources "superagency" by merging the Departments of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; Marine ... Comment?
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Maine lawmakers face budget crisis
... all other issues in this election-year session, scheduled to end in April. Cuts proposed by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci would further reduce the two-year budget to $5.5 billion, down from $5.8 billion last spring. The governor proposes no new ... Comment?
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Maine governor sets date for address
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A Jan. 21 date has been set for Gov. John Baldacci to give his final State of the State address to the Legislature. Comment?
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State Budget: Lawmakers bracing for a 'backbreaker'
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... of the 124th Legislature featured short speeches by presiding officers, official communications with Gov. John Baldacci and procedural business. Several committees got to work in the afternoon. House Speaker Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, spent most ... Comment?
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NewPage receives grant to reduce carbon emissions
... Those funds come from the federal Recovery Act and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. According to Gov. John Baldacci's new release, the value of grant applications was based on how well projects added value to the state's economy, saved energy and ... Comment?
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Lobbying paid off for Realtors, ski industry in case of tax increases
... pleaded for exemptions from tax increases in the tax reform bill that was approved last June. Thanks to Gov. John Baldacci, only two: Realtors and the ski industry, were successful. Realtors persuaded the governor to reverse a tax increase on the ... Comment?
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For legislators tough times beg for smart choices
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... gets under way this week, facing a shortfall estimated at $438 million over the next 18 months. Gov. John Baldacci has proposed a budget that will close the shortfall without raising taxes, but many cutbacks in services are bound to prove unpopular. ... Comment?
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Maine Companies Awarded Energy Efficiency Grants
Governor John E. Baldacci today announced $8.9 million in grants to support 16 projects under Maine's Industrial Grant Program. Comment?
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Pursuing political favors
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In a recent move by Gov. John Baldacci, the ski industry was exempt from collecting a sales tax on lift tickets that was proposed in the tax reform bill approved last June. Comment?
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Pulls out of governor's race to face challenge from Estes
... likely standing after the primary, I felt I had to go back and reexamine everything," she said. Maine Gov. John Baldacci, a two-term Democrat, is facing a term limit and can't run again for office in November. Hill was one of the first to announce ... Comment?
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Maine governor's race draws crowd
... enough support, organization and financial muscle to make a serious bid for the open office. Democratic Gov. John Baldacci is constitutionally barred from seeking a third, four-year term. The next finance reports are due Jan. 19, and those seeking ... Comment?
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Dawn Hill explains reasons behind leaving crowded gubernatorial race
... or four likely standing after the primary, I felt I had to go back and re-examine everything," she said. Gov. John Baldacci, a two-term Democrat, faces a term limit and can't run again for office in November. Hill was one of the first to announce ... Comment?
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Governor Names MaineHousing, Dirigo Health and Maine Retirement System Nominees
Governor John E. Baldacci today announced nominations to the boards of the Maine State Housing Authority , Dirigo Health and Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System. Comment?
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Maine Gubernatorial Field Widens
... enough support, organization and financial muscle to make a serious bid for the open office. Democratic Gov. John Baldacci is constitutionally barred from seeking a third, four-year term. The next finance reports are due Jan. 19, and those seeking ... Comment?
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Maine gubernatorial field grows
... enough support, organization and financial muscle to make a serious bid for the open office. Democratic Gov. John Baldacci is constitutionally barred from seeking a third, four-year term. The next finance reports are due Jan. 19, and those seeking ... Comment?
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Power pact 'positive': Baldacci
Maine Gov. John Baldacci says the agreement between New Brunswick and Quebec over the sale of much of NB Power should mean good news for his state and the region. Comment?
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Governor 'More Committed Than Ever to Same Sex Marriage'
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In a scene straight out of Caligula's palace or one of Nero's infamous garden parties, Maine's Governor John Baldacci dined with same sex marriage supporters in Boston while a pair of homosexual acrobats, suspended from the ceiling by sashes, twirled round and round in the air, their colorful capes flowing out behind them. Comment?
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Joseph nominated for re-appointment to milk commission
Gov. John E. Baldacci announced the following nominations and re-appointments. Dugan Shipway has been nominated to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees. Comment?
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Governor Baldacci Names Elizabeth Townsend Acting Commissioner of the Department of Conservation
AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today swore in Elizabeth Townsend as the new Acting Commissioner of the Department of Conservation. Comment?
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Townsend acting commissioner of Department of Conservation
Gov John E. Baldacci swore in Elizabeth Townsend on Monday, Jan. 4, as the acting commissioner of the Department of Conservation. Comment?
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