They lament his ‘extreme policies,’ but Republicans call the pre-speech criticism divisive and a distraction.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
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Dems challenge LePage to give positive speech
The governor is scheduled to deliver his first State of the State on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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Hinck bill would ban corporate funding of candidates
The bill is tied to the two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission.
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State of the State: What will LePage say? Expect the unexpected
It’s unlikely he’ll follow a script, but the governor will surely push for budget cuts.
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Fate of lawmaker in probe due soon
Democrats are calling for Rep. David Burns to resign over misuse of Clean Election Act money.
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Health panel splits on backing budget cuts
Its recommendations are seen as being of little help to the Appropriations Committee’s task.
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Violette faces prison time
The former turnpike authority leader intends to plead guilty to theft, his attorney says.
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Patriots legend Tippet coming to Maine Statehouse to support concussion guidelines
Former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett is coming to the State House next week to support a legislative proposal to better manage concussions in youth sports.
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Maine Republican lawmaker to learn fate by month’s end
David Burns, a state representative, is accused of submitting false records and using public campaign money for personal use during his 2010 campaign.
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Republican lawmakers defer to AG on Poliquin
Republican leaders say the constitutionality of his business activities wasn’t raised before he was appointed treasurer.