The bill received broad bipartisan support in committee, but turns partisan after an amendment that would have defeated the purpose of the measure.
Steve Mistler
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LePage’s drug-battle plan pared down, gets bipartisan backing
A legislative panel endorses a revised plan that pays for more treatment, doesn’t add as much enforcement and costs $1 million less.
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Democrats throw out, alter LePage welfare-reform bills
The Legislature is likely to pass the amended versions, but most Republicans and LePage object to them and vetoes are likely.
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LePage’s fact-checking proposal hits resistance in Maine
It’s unfortunate politicians make false claims, but making a government agency the ‘truth police’ is a bigger threat to democracy, the ACLU says.
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Maine House takes first vote to nullify contract for controversial welfare study
The nearly $1 million contract has been assailed as a political document used to justify the governor’s welfare policies.
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Welfare success story adds to Maine debate
A lawyer tells legislators she rose from poverty using a program that Gov. LePage wants to cut. The state says it needs to be eliminated to meet federal rules.
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Details sought on removal of Maine workers comp officer
Paul Sighinolfi is under fire for removing a claims resolution officer after the NewPage mill in Rumford complained.
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LePage rolls out proposals for ‘tough love’ on welfare
Democrats object to several of the measures, including an end to job-training assistance for low-income parents who pursue two- or four-year college degrees.
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State House Notebook: Candidates reply to LePage claim that he’s a man of action
Also: The politics of workers’ compensation.
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Resolution officer’s removal at Maine workers’ comp board leads to criticism
The officer was pulled off NewPage cases after the company took its fairness concerns to the governor’s staff, and critics see favoritism toward business.