Steve Mistler

Staff Writer

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Published
April 22, 2016

Presidential front-runners not winning Maine money race

Campaign donors lean heavily toward Bernie Sanders on the Democratic side, and toward Jeb Bush, who still leads Republicans despite having dropped out of the race.
Published
April 22, 2016

LePage veto of overdose antidote bill leaves lawmakers with hard choice, grim consequences

Advocates argue that the governor’s belief that naloxone enables addicts is the same as saying some should die.
Published
April 21, 2016

Maine Republicans about to choose delegates for national convention

The 23 delegates will be apportioned based on the results of the state caucuses last month, but loyalties could dissolve in a battle for delegates at the convention in Cleveland.
Published
April 19, 2016

LePage signs bill to increase officers’ pay, but veto likely on raises for mental health workers

The governor also signs a law requiring doctors to participate in a program that evaluates prescriptions of opioids while setting limits on the strength and duration of prescriptions.
Published
April 15, 2016

Legislators approve $13.4 million bailout of Maine biomass industry

Lawmakers sought to balance the goal of saving logging jobs with the public cost of providing a subsidy for owners of the plants.
Published
April 14, 2016

LePage abruptly cancels forum in Newcastle

His administration says the governor felt compelled to stay in Augusta during the ‘frenzied last days of the legislative session.’
Published
April 13, 2016

LePage signs order that keeps embattled education chief in office

The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
Published
April 13, 2016

Lawmakers remain divided over bill to boost Maine solar industry

The Maine House gives initial approval, but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
April 12, 2016

LePage signs bill allowing tenants in subsidized apartments to keep guns

The new law builds upon the NRA’s 1995 victory over the Portland Housing Authority.
Published
April 12, 2016

Maine Legislature backs replenishment of public fund for financing campaigns

The House and Senate approve a transfer of $500,000, but some Republicans who plan to use the program would have to switch sides to override an expected veto.