The veto is Gov. LePage’s fourth to date, all of which have been sustained.

In his veto message, LePage said he doubted a working group would be productive because the issue of whether to allow non-attorney advocates into the hearings is contentious.

The budget makes major changes to the state pension system, cuts taxes and limits welfare eligibility.

The bill, which now goes to the House, would permit ‘schools of focus’ on certain subjects, its sponsor says.

The bill called for a study on whether to transfer the administration of liquor laws to the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations.

Gov. Paul LePage says he’ll need to examine ‘the little print’ in the $6.1 billion Appropriations plan.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate cast split votes on two gambling bills Thursday, voting for one that would allow racinos in Biddeford and Washington County and against one that would allow a casino in Lewiston. With vetoes expected if the bills are sent to Gov. Paul LePage, who has said he wants voters to decide […]

AUGUSTA – Welfare reforms proposed by Gov. Paul LePage were endorsed Wednesday by the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee. The agreement removed a major barrier to progress in budget negotiations. A few hours later, the committee endorsed major income-tax cuts and an increase in Maine’s estate tax exemption from $1 million to $2 million. As budget negotiations […]