They say election laws already skew toward the interests of wealthy donors, and defunding the program would only worsen the problem.
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LePage seeks more federal funds for Medicaid
Maine says it will take part in wider eligibility if the Obama administration picks up the costs for 10 years.
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LePage seeks borrowing for work on roads, bridges
The proposed $100 million bond package would also fund other transportation projects.
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LePage spurs new debate on Medicaid expansion
But since the governor switched his stance from November, the debate is now between Republicans and other Republicans.
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Aide contacted talk shows on LePage gun-rights stand
The emails to Fox News and conservative talk-show host Howie Carr show that the administration saw political opportunity in the backlash over requests for public gun data.
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LePage backtracks, will sign St. Pat’s early-opening bill
The governor says he will sign the bill that he called “garbage” after it receives bipartisan support in the Legislature.
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LePage’s Dirigo pick blasts critics, withdraws his nomination
Jonathan McKane blames a ‘coordinated attack from the left’ for his nomination’s rejection last week.
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LePage budget called a bad deal
Municipal and business officials crowd a hearing to protest the “tax shift” they believe it will bring.
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LePage pick for health board withdraws nomination
Former Republican state Rep. Jonathan McKane says last week’s confirmation hearing was a ‘coordinated attack’ by liberal groups.
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Hospital payment compromise elusive
Lawmakers and LePage make progress but not enough to get the governor to begin signing bills.