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Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn't cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
The vote in the House was a major setback for Mills' signature cause to establish Maine as a national player in offshore wind, which is opposed by fishermen and their political allies.
Several Democrats joined solid Republican opposition to reject legislation that proposes a first step in judging utilities' performance when setting rates.
Several Democrats joined solid Republican opposition to reject legislation that proposes a first step in judging utilities' performance when setting rates.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission would use metrics gauging the service provided by Central Maine Power and Versant Power when considering a rate increase.