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Elections

Published
February 27, 2014

Political rivals blast LePage over federal findings

They call him a bully and intimidator, but the governor's allies say he was trying to fix problems and suggest political motives.
Published
February 27, 2014

Contributions to candidates for Maine’s 2nd congressional district

Who is giving and how much are they giving to the candidates for the House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd District?
Published
February 26, 2014

States – but not Maine – giving overdose antidote to public

At least 17 states allow public access to naloxone to help save lives, but some like Gov. LePage oppose it, saying it may promote more drug use.
Published
February 26, 2014

No LePage veto means no cut in Maine municipal aid

The governor has withheld bonds over the controversial bill, but he lets it become law.
Published
February 26, 2014

Candidates for governor weigh in on MaineCare proposal

The bill introduced by Sens. Roger Katz, R-Augusta, and Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, would extend MaineCare benefits to an additional 60,000 Mainers for three years and establish a managed care system for all MaineCare beneficiaries. Here’s what the gubernatorial candidates had to say about it: Independent Eliot Cutler: “I applaud Republican Senators Katz and Saviello for […]

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Published
February 23, 2014

LePage skipping meetings with Obama, Biden

Paul LePage is returning home a day early from the National Governors Association gathering in Washington, D.C.
Published
February 21, 2014

LePage halts $33 million in bonds approved by voters

He resents lawmakers voting to use money from the rainy day fund to avert cuts to cities and towns.
Published
February 21, 2014

LePage, critics spar over tax burden after report puts Portland in the U.S. Top 10

LePage says he reduced income taxes for low-income residents of ‘the liberals’ flagship city,’ but critics say revenue-sharing cuts raised property taxes.
Published
February 19, 2014

Michaud outlines strategies for economic growth

The multifaceted plan calls for a higher minimum wage and new spending on business and education. His rivals for governor are unimpressed.
Published
February 12, 2014

Michaud and Cutler support raising minimum wage

The two candidates for Maine governor differ from Gov. LePage and from each other as the president pushes the issue.