“If someone’s offended, then they ought to be goddamned mad at the federal government,” the governor said.
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Political Notebook: Lively caucus ahead for GOP in District 21
Primary season is over, but in some legislative districts the shuffling of candidates is still under way. In fact, there’s at least one intra-party battle taking place in Senate District 21, where incumbent Earle McCormick, R-West Gardiner, recently withdrew his re-election bid. Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination to replace McCormick: state Rep. […]
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LePage calls IRS the ‘new Gestapo’
The governor uses his radio address to attack President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
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28 groups financed events for legislators
a review of event spending from January 2011 to May 2012 shows that the organizations entertained, fed or rented hotel rooms for legislators and state officials to create favorable impressions and advance lawmaking.
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Will Maine opt out of Medicaid expansion?
Some GOP governors intend to forgo the federal money, but LePage indicates the complex decision won’t be made until after the fall election.
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Charter school for Portland put off for now
The commission charged with approving schools seeks more information on business plans.
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Portland charter school decision delayed
A proposed charter school in downtown Portland has more questions to answer before the project can move forward.
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LePage to visit Scarborough fireworks store
The governor will tour Phantom Fireworks with the state fire marshal and discuss fireworks safety
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Lobbying works in Maine – but only sometimes
Groups spent $7.5 million to try to influence the last legislative session in Maine, and an analysis of the money and votes shows only mixed results.
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Mining bill drew lobbyists’ attention
Some of the heaviest activity centered on a controversial bill to allow mining on Bald Mountain.