The veteran office holders will be paid much less than two years ago unless lawmakers approve an extra $50,000.

The governor criticizes the Democrats’ decision to hire a cameraman to film his public events as “vulgar, vicious and vile.”

Justin Alfond and Mark Eves are the leaders of a Democratic majority that was swept into power in November.

The governor refuses to meet with incoming State House leaders until Democrats call off a paid ‘tracker’ who films his public events.

The governor’s budget officer advises a $35 million reduction in response to falling tax revenues.

Lawmakers expected a $10 million shortfall, but the number given by DHHS commissioner Mary Mayhew sent shock waves through the capitol.

Legislators wait to see if Gov. LePage will order spending cuts to deal with the $35 million shortfall.