Nearly 100 people speak out against Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed cuts to the state DHHS budget.
Kelley Bouchard
Staff Writer
Kelley writes about some of the most critical aspects of Maine’s economy and future growth, including transportation, immigration, retail and small business, commercial development and tourism, with emphasis on consumer issues, sustainability and minority ownership. Her wider experience includes municipal and state government, education, history, human rights, health and elder care, the environment and the housing crisis. A Maine native and University of Maine graduate, she was a college intern for two summers at the former Lewiston Evening Journal. She previously worked at the Ipswich Chronicle, Beverly Times and Salem Evening News in Massachusetts. Favorite pastimes include gardening, cooking for family and friends, streaming foreign TV series and kayaking at camp.
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Oversight of Maine health-insurance fund questioned
The board in control of fees used to keep down rates on individual policies acts in private.
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Details still uncertain about Maine health exchange
State seeks information on costs, consumer protection and state oversight for next year.
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Halting discrimination is Maine MLK breakfast theme
Calls to support gun control also mark the event in honor of the slain civil rights leader.
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Health insurance reform faces scrutiny
Critics say the 2011 law hurt small, rural firms; backers counter that it has increased options and cut costs.
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State urged to boost cigarette tax
Anti-tobacco lobbyists call for a $1.50-a-pack increase and decry $1.8 million in cuts to preventive programs.
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LePage wants to pay off hospital debt
He says if the Legislature approves his plan, then he will issue the $105 million in voter-approved bonds.
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Deal calls for merger of Mercy, hospitals
If approved, the struggling health care system based in Portland would affiliate with another one based in Brewer.
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Moody’s warns Maine about credit downgrade
Its Medicaid shortfall and debt to hospitals could lead to a lower rating and increased costs to borrow.
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Mercy, Eastern Maine hospital groups closer to merger
The two hospital groups will now seek state, federal and Vatican approvals.