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In State of the State address, Gov. LePage takes aim at taxes, welfare, liberal ideology

by Kevin Miller and Scott Thistle February 7, 2017February 8, 2017

The governor also criticizes the minimum-wage increase and the referendum process while calling for a return to representative government.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage urges legislators to ‘do no harm’ to elderly, economy in setting budget

by Kevin Miller February 6, 2017February 7, 2017

Appearing before the budget-writing committee on the eve of his State of the State address, the governor lays out the reasoning behind his cutbacks, tax and other proposals.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage likely to push tax cuts, welfare reform, help for elderly in Tuesday’s address

by Scott Thistle February 6, 2017February 5, 2017

After delivering his State of the State speech in writing in 2016, Maine’s governor will return to the House chamber.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Gov. LePage’s budget is a boon for wealthy, burden for working class

by Sarah Austin Special to the Press Herald February 2, 2017February 1, 2017

His ‘upside-down’ priorities would increase taxes for 80 percent of Maine families.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

As more ‘nips’ bottles litter Maine landscape, group calls for 15-cent deposit

by Kevin Miller February 1, 2017February 1, 2017

Proponents say the incentive would cut down on throwaways, but critics warn that the change would add costs and complications.

Local & State, News, Politics

Lawmakers again consider bill to arm Maine forest rangers

by Kevin Miller January 31, 2017February 1, 2017

The proposal aims to cut the costs to taxpayers by allowing the rangers to carry guns they own.

Local & State, News, Politics

Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration

by Kevin Miller January 25, 2017January 26, 2017

The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.