David Bernhardt is a 26-year veteran of the department.
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Burdensome rules draw comments
About 200 people pack a hearing at SMCC to voice their complaints and seek rule changes.
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Gov. Paul LePage’s nominees for farm agency, DHHS confirmed
Several Democrats question whether an ex-lobbyist can do the job at DHHS. Meanwhile, the pick for DOT advances.
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Maine Senate confirms 2 more for Cabinet
Mary Mayhew is approved to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Walt Whitcomb to lead Agriculture.
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High schools ‘need to do better,’ Gov. Paul LePage says
Remedial courses cost Maine families $1 million a year in extra tuition.
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DOT nominee never one to lean on his shovel
Transportation veteran David Bernhardt has made a career of finding consensus and cutting costs.
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Nominee to supervise Maine’s largest agency tested, then endorsed
Mary Mayhew has minimal experience in human services, but a lot of supporters.
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Lawmakers approve pick for DHHS commissioner
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage’s pick for commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services faced direct questioning from Democrats on Tuesday, but ultimately won approval from the legislative committee considering her nomination. Mary Mayhew, 46, of South China, who currently serves as a top health policy adviser to LePage, a Republican, was approved […]
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Maine businesses looking for ‘get it done’ regulators
Speakers at a hearing on state reforms appeal for a facilitative attitude and clear, simple rules.
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More Mainers weigh in on regulatory reform
The hearing is the third of seven designed to allow Mainers from all over speak out on reforms suggested by Gov. Paul LePage.