Gov. Paul LePage has recently made several public statements accusing his political foes of spreading falsehoods. Now, as the governor ramps up his re-election bid, he wants the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to investigate erroneous campaign claims if a candidate for statewide office files a complaint. LePage has submitted an after-deadline […]
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Deal aims to plug Maine’s budget gap, bolster rainy day fund
In addressing the shortfall this fiscal year, the plan also would affect next year’s proposed spending.
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In Maine House, Medicaid expansion passes easily, but still falls short
The vote to pass a compromise plan is 97-49, but it’s not enough to override a LePage veto, the same as in the Senate.
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Maine looks at officials’ use of secret messaging
If the practice exists for officials to get around public access-to-records laws – and testimony suggests it does – a LePage official says a ban may be needed.
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Maine CDC agency chief implicated in shredding controversy
Meanwhile, the deputy director says she ordered junior staff to destroy public documents, but says she didn’t know it was illegal.
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Mysterious phone poll on MaineCare adds twist to fierce debate
Were the calls to hundreds of Mainers asking negative questions on expansion an attempt to influence opinions? And who paid a consultant to do the survey?
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Maine officials in document-shredding case want testimony kept secret
It would be a first for the Government Oversight Committee. Lawyers for DHHS say state officials could be more open during private hearings.
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Maine lawmakers endorse Medicaid expansion, but LePage veto looms
In a critical vote, the state Senate backs a compromise 22-13 but falls just shy of a veto-proof majority, threatening to relegate the issue to campaign fodder.
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Gov. LePage’s drug fight puts focus on hunting down dealers
He calls for adding 22 people to law enforcement and prosecution, but critics believe treatment and prevention are better strategies.
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LePage proposes tax-cut referendum for June
Democrats pan the proposal – which calls for $100 million in unspecified cuts – as an election-year gimmick.