Despite late-night maneuvering, agriculture bond fails enactment again

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 525

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A final push for a $45 million agriculture bond was still not quite enough to get the legislation past the finish line and on the November ballot. Instead, the bond is stuck between chambers as the Maine Legislature ends the session.

The proposal to invest in agriculture, farming and forestry programs has failed numerous attempts to get enough lawmakers on board to put the question to voters.

Supporters tried a late maneuver Tuesday …

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