The Legislature had approved an amended measure but didn’t fund it, and LePage’s plan still faces several obstacles.
Steve Mistler
Posted inLocal & State, News
Group in favor of unlimited campaign donations warns Maine
The Center for Competitive Politics tells the state to do away with its $25,000 cap or it will face a lawsuit.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Gov. LePage’s vetoes at 179 and counting
The record number is a symptom of the political split in Augusta. Some vetoes may not stand, and some bills became law.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, News, Paul LePage, Politics
Michaud leading Cutler in fundraising for governor’s race; LePage lags
But more than $200,000 of Cutler’s funds come from his own checkbook, and LePage has so far spent less money than his opponents.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Elver penalties mount amid extra scrutiny in Maine
Up to 14 fishermen face license suspensions as the state makes use of new access to records to show it can regulate the industry.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine seeks whistleblower’s health files in document-shredding case
A judge limits the request. Her lawyer says it’s likely an attempt to portray the Maine CDC employee as unstable.
Posted inNews, Politics
126th Legislature recesses with clear winners and losers
Despite veto battles on the horizon, lawmakers can say they’ve managed to make some Mainers’ lives better.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Final-hours push for Maine Medicaid expansion appears headed for another LePage veto
A new proposal would use federal money allocated to expand the program to help low-income Mainers buy private insurance coverage.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine may be fined $7 million over welfare work shortcomings
The U.S. wants $7 million for non-compliance that Gov. Paul LePage says he tried to fix, but others say a big fine is unlikely and the non-compliance is from 2011.
Posted inElections, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
Poll shows LePage, Michaud in virtual tie in Maine race for governor
The survey gives the governor a slight lead — his first in public poll — but margin of error, other surveys indicates dead heat.