A LePage-backed bid to reduce buffer zones for development is overwhelmingly rejected.
Tom Bell
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Citing distraction, Michaud suggests that Weiner resign
AUGUSTA – Controversy over the behavior of U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has become such a distraction that the New York Democrat should probably resign, Rep. Mike Michaud of Maine said Wednesday. Moreover, stepping down would probably be the best thing Weiner could do for his family, said Michaud, a Democrat who represents Maine’s 2nd Congressional […]
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Michaud: NY Rep. Weiner should step down
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says media attention on Weiner is distracting Congress as it tries to tackle difficult issues like the debt ceiling.
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Bill would end Maine lawmakers’ exemption from health insurance tax
The insurance reforms don’t make legislators pay the $4 monthly tax, but Republicans now think they should.
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Maine wildlife agency funding bill loses vote
The House declines to put the constitutional amendment on the ballot, but may vote again today.
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Efficiency Maine: Is bigger better?
Advocates want the rebate program expanded, but not everyone in the State House would agree.
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Veto pushes issue to next session
Surprised by LePage’s first veto, the GOP accepts a compromise that will postpone a decision.
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House vote sustains LePage’s first veto
However, the governor is submitting a new bill that he says will satisfy his critics’ concerns.
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GOP leaders reach deal to uphold LePage veto
House Republicans are expected to let insurance legislation be rejected in exchange for a new bill with similar provisions.
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Republicans face test on LePage veto
Will the House override his rejection of an insurance bill that passed unanimously, or side with the governor?