The annual event is held each year at the Blaine House, the governor’s mansion.
Susan M. Cover
LePage ‘corrupt’ remark draws GOP fire
Two legislators say the governor unfairly maligned state workers, and one says he has resisted calls to apologize.
Lawmakers weigh what to do with new money
The state has taken in nearly $50 million extra, but Democrats and the GOP clash over its use.
2 GOP lawmakers blast LePage on ‘corrupt’ remark
“For our governor to question (state employees’) integrity, to essentially call them morally depraved — look it up — is demeaning and inexcusable.”
State revenues rise nearly $50M, easing budget shortfall
The revenues will reduce the budget hole from a range of $80 million to $90 million to between $30 million and $40 million.
Maine GOP: No platform surprises this time
Party officials draft more Maine-specific guidelines, hoping to avoid controversy at the convention next weekend.
Snowe, contenders highlight convention
About 3,000 delegates are expected as the GOP tries to retain control of the Legislature.
HHS chief clarifies MaineCare mistakes
Maine owes the federal government about $3.8 million after shelling out for the care of thousands of ineligible patients over the past two years, due to system errors.
State paid $10.7 million in medical care for 7,700 ineligible Mainers
It’s likely that the state will have to pay back $3.8 million to the federal government because of the mistaken payments to providers.
Governor points to ‘corrupt’ workers
At his 15th Capitol for a Day meeting – this time in Penobscot County – Gov. Paul LePage says he has little control over protected state employees.