Gov. LePage’s budget proposes to close a $221 million shortfall by eliminating Medicaid coverage for 65,000 Mainers.
Susan M. Cover
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Witnesses to pack Maine Medicaid hearings
The cost to the state and the impact on the poor will be topics as a panel weighs $221 million in proposed cuts.
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LePage’s cuts would hit seniors hardest, advocates say
LePage’s plan would end MaineCare coverage for 65,000 Mainers and hit nearly all age groups, but some say senior citizens would be hit especially hard.
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Window to approve MaineCare cuts could close fast
NEWS ANALYSIS: The governor’s plan would likely need the support of a GOP-led Legislature, experts suggest.
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People of many faiths show support for protesters
The march comes on the eve of a court hearing to determine whether Occupy Augusta can keep living at Capitol Park.
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Jobless protesters get meeting with LePage
A group marches in response to a comment by the governor, but say their meeting went well.
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Eye of the storm: MaineHousing chief addresses costs, mission
Driven by a social agenda, the director won’t rein in spending, critics claim, but she says they ignore her cost-control efforts . . .
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LePage meets with job seekers
LePage spent about an hour with the three protesters behind closed doors in the Cabinet Room.
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Ethics panel cites violations
Rep. David Burns, R-Alfred, must repay $2,285, and a criminal probe will look into his use of Clean Election funds.
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Lawmaker can keep office in upcoming rival’s district
The ethics panel lets the storefront stay in another legislator’s area.