The governor is accused of pressuring federally funded unemployment hearing officers to rule in favor of business.
Steve Mistler
Maine’s in as a lab for tax reform
A major proposal, due out today, would slash the state income tax and is similar to plans in other states.
Maine coalition to propose dramatic tax reform
Consumption taxes would rise and Maine income taxes would drop, says a draft of the bipartisan plan.
Trash policy a key focus of lobbyists in Augusta
During the current legislative session, close to $110,000 has already been spent on waste management proposals.
Maine Democrats offer deal on debt to hospitals
Gov. LePage blasts the proposal, which links repayment of the debt to an expansion of Medicaid.
Maine legislative panel to consider probe of unemployment controversy
The oversight panel could approve an independent review of a lunch meeting between Gov. Paul LePage and unemployment hearing officers.
Maine lawmakers unanimously reject lobster bycatch bill
The bill would have allowed local fishermen to keep some lobsters caught in drag nets, but lobstermen vehemently objected.
Should Maine require labeling for genetically modified food?
Hundreds gather in Augusta to debate consumer awareness of bioengineered farm products as lawmakers try to decide.
Unemployment claims data suggesting state system not broken
Employers win most unemployment appeals despite the LePage administration’s contention that the process is skewed in favor of workers.
Feds look into charge targeting LePage
Auditors view unemployment files in response to complaints of undue pressure by the governor.