LePage wins federal approval to eliminate or reduce coverage for more than 14,000 Mainers to save $4.5 million of $23 million in targeted cuts.
Steve Mistler
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Departing AG Schneider lands new job in LePage administration
LePage taps William Schneider as deputy director of agency reviewing and investigating economic policy.
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State agencies revert to Democratic control
The new top officials are not seen as outspoken partisans, but they will differ with Gov. LePage.
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Job skills gap? Skeptic says factors tell another story
The author says companies don’t invest in the work force and demand more than ever from job applicants, including a willingness to accept insufficient wages.
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LePage administration wades into Brunswick tax fight
The town accuses the LePage administration of ‘picking sides’ in its property tax dispute involving Kestrel Aeroworks.
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LePage bill would give plane buyers a free ride
The administration wants to permanently eliminate sales taxes on aircraft and their parts.
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LePage readies bills to tighten welfare rules
Among the measures is a bill that could ban drug felons from welfare and prohibit food stamps to buy soda.
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Maine advocates for mental health, elderly brace for cuts
Groups also anticipate reductions in adoption and foster care services as well as substance-abuse programs.
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LePage orders $35.5 million in state spending cuts
Education ($12.6 million) and health services ($13.4 million) will bear the brunt of the cuts, which come after state revenues fail to meet projections.
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Governor to issue order for curtailing spending
About $35.5 million in cuts are needed while the state also prepares two other budget proposals.