But Republican appropriations leader Richard Rosen says that’s not true and both sides are working hard on a solution.
Susan M. Cover
Group questions Poliquin’s use of tax break
Maine’s Majority says the state treasurer may have illegally used the Maine Tree Growth Tax program to lower his property taxes.
Task force targets Maine colleges, hospitals to fix state budget
A task force proposes cuts to close a $25 million gap in the state budget for next year fiscal year.
Pingree: MaineCare proposal is ‘illegal’
The lawmaker says federal officials have indicated Gov. Paul LePage won’t get the waivers he’s seeking.
Pingree: LePage’s Medicaid proposal ‘illegal’
U.S. Rep. Pingree says that based on her extensive talks with federal human services officials, the waivers Gov. LePage is seeking won’t be granted.
Clean energy won’t be on November ballot in Maine
Proponents of an initiative for renewable resources fail to get enough signatures for a vote this year.
New party will add to choices for president
The Americans Elect Party qualifies for the ballot in Maine and 14 other states as part of its online effort to let voters nominate a candidate.
State aims to tighten benefits for jobless
The proposal would push the unemployed to broaden their search, and stiffen punishments.
Panel: Expedite review of Maine Housing spending
A panel calls for a ‘rapid response’ review of five years of expenses.
Legislative panel calls for MaineHousing probe
The Government Oversight Committee votes to get a “rapid-response” review of the vendors that received MaineHousing payments over the past five years.