A legislative committee orders an investigation, the second one focused on who is bankrolling the effort, but the measure is likely to remain on the November ballot.
Scott Thistle
Scott Thistle is the State House reporter for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He has covered politics and government in Maine since 2006. Prior to that he served as the State House reporter for the Duluth News Tribune in Duluth, Minnesota. A Maine native, Thistle has worked in journalism since 1990, when he got his start at a weekly newspaper in rural Oxford County, Maine. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an active volunteer with the National Ski Patrol. He resides with his wife, Amy and his two sons Finn and Kai, in Auburn, Maine. @thisdog
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Ethics panel to consider $16,500 fine for Maine Sen. Andre Cushing
The commission will meet Aug. 30 to vote on its staff recommendation to fine the assistant majority leader for failing to file campaign finance reports in a timely manner.
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Republican group asks to strike ‘insurance’ from Medicaid expansion ballot wording
Rick Bennett and a group of Republican lawmakers want the program to be described as ‘taxpayer-funded health benefits’ or ‘government-funded health benefits.’
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Republicans organize to raise concerns about Medicaid expansion in Maine
Former state Senate President Rick Bennett will lead a news conference Tuesday that could be a prelude to a formal campaign against Question 2 on the Nov. 7 ballot.
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LePage pens notes to those critical of his stance on Charlottesville
The messages shared on social media show LePage defending his position and questioning his critics.
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LePage echoes Trump on Charlottesville violence, calls counterprotesters ‘equally as bad’
The governor also likens the removal of Confederate statues to taking down monuments for those who died in 9/11.
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Portland attorney to serve as LePage’s senior adviser on labor
Madeline Malisa replaces John Butera, who is now Maine’s labor commissioner.
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York County casino question to top ballot in November
Question 2 will be an effort to expand Medicaid, and there will be four ballot questions in total.
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Former Sen. King staffer joins Maine Democratic Party
Scott Ogden, who handled communications for the independent senator, will do similar work in his new position with the party.
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Mayhew gets help from Bush family member in Maine governor’s race
The brother of former President George H.W. Bush hosts a fundraiser on North Haven Island to help Mayhew in her bid for the 2018 Republican nomination.