Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z

Episode 11- The Newspaper Empire Strikes Back

March 07, 2023 Rebecca Graham & Laura Ellis Season 1 Episode 11
Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z
Episode 11- The Newspaper Empire Strikes Back
Show Notes

Episode 11- The Newspaper Empire Strikes Back!

This week we break down hearings on:
LD 422- An Act to Eliminate the Requirement That Municipalities Provide Public Notice in Newspapers, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Newman of Belgrade 
and preview:
LD 405 - An Act to Prevent False Reporting Leading to Evacuation , Shutdown or Lockdown sponsored by Sen. Ann Carney of Cumberland County
and MMA platform bill with an upcoming public hearing,
 LD 88- An Act to Provide Qualifying Municipalities a Percentage of Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax Revenues sponsored by Rep. Sean Paulhus of Bath
and possible fixes for the gigantic loopholes passed last year in
 LD 290 -An Act To Stabilize Property Taxes for Individuals 65 Years of Age or Older Who Own a Homestead for at Least 10 Years  originally sponsored by Sen. Trey Stewart of Aroostook