The plan calls for cutting power costs by easing a mandate for non-fossil-fuel generation, but it’s a major shift in state policy.
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LePage signs health insurance overhaul
The governor says the bill will lower costs 30 to 40 percent for a family of four that now pays $1,400 a month for health insurance.
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Maine’s top insurance regulator quitting over differences with LePage
Some Democrats say that Mila Kofman was bullied out or put in an untenable situation professionally.
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Maine health system overhaul ready for signature
Republicans deflect claims of a rushed process and expect a more competitive market and premium cuts.
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LePage to sign health care overhaul bill on Tuesday
The overhaul will affect almost every policyholder in the state because of the tax on premiums of as much as $4 per person per month.
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Insurance reform bill headed for approval
The Senate prepares for a final vote to add free-market provisions after Democrats accuse the GOP of rushing the changes through the Legislature.
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Senate amends, OKs insurance market overhaul
Party leaders come to a compromise on several issues and approve the bill, which goes back to the House for a vote today.
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Senate delays debate on insurance reform bill
Senate leaders postpone the debate until 4:30 p.m. today.
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Insurance bill deal elusive as key vote nears
Senators reject an actuarial study of the overhaul, but delay the start of debate to get questions answered.
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Maine House again OKs health care reform bill
The bill would affect almost every policyholder in the state because it would be funded by a tax on premiums of as much as $4 per person per month.