Democrats especially accuse DHHS of covering up a computer error that allowed as many as 19,000 ineligible people to receive MaineCare coverage during the past two years.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine oversight committee may investigate DHHS
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticized the Department of Health and Human Services, most recently for a computer error that went unreported during the budgeting process.
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Maine women urge support for breast cancer bill
The legislation would require doctors to tell patients with dense tissue that it can hide tumors.
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Heavy workload packed into end of Maine legislative session
With the balance of power in play in November, lawmakers will work on major proposals over the next three weeks.
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Housing Authority Director Dale McCormick steps down
After months of pressure from Republicans who criticized the agency’s spending, the former Democratic state senator and treasurer submits her resignation during a board of directors meeting.
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Gov. LePage has second relative on state payroll
Brother-in-law Jody Ledoux, who works at the State Planning Office, is being paid $68,577 a year.
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LePage in-law hired for State Planning Office job
Jody Ledoux is now the agency’s director of administrative services, a $68,577-a-year position that is due to be eliminated June 30.
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And then there were 10 in Senate primaries
But no party members who filed signatures to run for Olympia Snowe’s seat are big-name candidates
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Bill proposes Maine change from caucuses to primaries
Senate President Kevin Raye wants the state to vote one week after New Hampshire, starting in 2016.
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Maine Senate leader proposes presidential primaries
The bill comes in the wake of a bungled Republican caucus process that drew national attention and angered party members, especially in Senate President Kevin Raye’s home district of Washington County.