Republicans pushed the hospital debt bill last year, but some now question hospitals’ claims that expansion will ease their financial burdens.
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State House Notebook: As Medicaid vote looms, speculation shifts to campaign advantage
Also: Ugly Twitter fight reveals battle for Republican voice.
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Legislative committee rejects Maine mining rules
Democrats and environmental groups applaud the vote, citing pollution concerns.
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Bill revived to allow slots at Scarborough Downs – and maybe a resort casino
A bid to spike the proposal was defeated, 78-62, in a preliminary vote.
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Bill to create dental therapists advances in Maine Legislature
An amended version of the bill strengthens dentists’ supervisory role.
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LePage vetoes state-run virtual school bill
The governor, citing a provision halting virtual charter schools, rejects the proposal within hours of its final passage in the Senate.
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Details emerge for LePage plan to replenish Maine’s rainy day fund
The governor said he hopes lawmakers will back his idea for replenishing the fund, which is set aside to cover budget shortfalls or other unplanned expenses.
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Early-voting measure falls short in Maine House
Lawmakers voted 87-57 in favor of the bill, but united Republicans prevent the issue from being sent to voters.
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LePage slams Democrats over revenue-sharing bill
The majority of Republicans also supported the bill. The governor promises a new bill to replenish the rainy day fund.
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MaineCare expansion compromise limps to floor votes
Despite being sponsored by two Republicans, the Democrat-supported bill can only muster a 7-5 party-line vote in committee and may struggle to win a veto-proof majority.