April 9, 2026

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Which of these is NOT included in the budget bill Maine lawmakers recently advanced?

$300 rebate checks A "millionaires tax" A repeal of the state income tax

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Which redevelopment idea is being floated for the Bangor Mall’s long-vacant former Sears space?

A new minor-league hockey arena A state office complex Market-rate condos

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Maine recently became the third state to legalize this type of renewable energy system.

Plug-in (balcony) solar panels Backyard windmills Geothermal heat pumps

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Maine’s highest court recently deemed ranked-choice voting unconstitutional for which contests?

U.S. Senate and U.S. House general elections Governor and state legislative general elections Municipal elections for mayor and city council

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A new proposal would send millions in unclaimed bottle deposits to ______.

Lake and farm conservation programs Highway paving and bridge repairs A new statewide tourism advertising fund

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The makers of Tito’s Vodka were recently ordered to pay _____ to Maine in a tax dispute.

$75,000 $7.5 million $750,000

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Which types of batteries would Maine’s newly approved take-back program require manufacturers to collect for disposal or recycling?

Only lead-acid car batteries Alkaline and lithium-ion batteries Only rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries

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Which long-running Portland venue is under review for a major renovation?

Merrill Auditorium The Portland Exposition Building (the Expo) Portland City Hall

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