Chandler Woodcock earns praise from Democrats and Republicans who spoke on the Senate floor in favor of his nomination.
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Businesses back tax cutsat hearing on state budget
The $200 million proposal benefits the rich much more than the poor, opponents say.
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State worker puts human face on cuts
Lisa Fitzgerald’s job will be eliminated if Gov. Paul LePage’s budget is passed as proposed.
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MTA faces deadline to explain gift cards
Legislators want to know who cashed in for lodging at upscale hotels, information the turnpike authority says it doesn’t have.
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Labor choice withdraws her nomination
Cheryl Russell wants to focus on a new business helping professional women advance their careers.
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Battle begins on retirement cuts
Representatives for school and state workers predict an angry backlash against the proposals.
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LePage’s Labor Dept. nominee bows out
“Business matters” prevent Cheryl Russell, 52, from serving in Gov. LePage’s Cabinet.
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Towns balk at revenue-sharing plan
A proposal to change the revenue-sharing system would level the playing field, the state contends.
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Wary of a dessert storm, panel endorses whoopie pie as the state ‘treat’
AUGUSTA — The whoopie pie could soon be Maine’s official state treat – rather than the state dessert – now that a legislative committee has amended Rep. Paul Davis’ bill. The State and Local Government Committee voted 8-3 Monday to amend L.D. 71 to say that the whoopie pie would be the state’s official “treat.” […]
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Corrections pick allays privatization concerns
Joseph Ponte, an outsider with experience in private prisons, wins strong support at the committee level.