With Maine poised to lead the U.S. in using the system, Republicans candidates for governor indicate that they could contest the ‘scam’ results.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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Senate confirms LePage pick for top MaineHousing post
Dan Brennan has worked for more than 25 years at the Maine State Housing Authority, most recently as senior director of programs.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. LePage to blame for Maine’s protracted fight over overdose antidote
His resistance to making naloxone more widely available has kept lawmakers from addressing the larger issues in the opioid crisis.
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Maine solar advocates powerless again as House upholds LePage’s veto by 3 votes
For the third year, a bill that would have supported the affordability of solar power among homeowners, and was approved by a majority of lawmakers, died at the hands of Gov. Paul LePage.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Groups press LePage to file Medicaid expansion plan as time runs out
Advocates for expansion keep pressure on the administration to act as Attorney General Janet Mills announces a $35 million windfall that she says could fund the program through the current two-year budget.
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Lawyers for Eves, LePage make their cases in federal court
Both sides present oral arguments to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals about the governor’s right to withhold funding to a charter school because of a hiring dispute involving Eves.
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Legislative committee backs pay raise for next Maine governor
The increase, long sought by Gov. Paul LePage, would boost the annual salary for his successor from $70,000 to $150,000 and raise meal and lodging reimbursements for lawmakers.
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Lawmakers back bill to negate governor’s age restriction on access to overdose antidote
More than a dozen people testify in favor of the bill to allow people of any age to buy naloxone without a prescription.
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LePage looks to override local pesticide rules in 30 municipalities. But why?
More communities are developing ordinances meant to protect residents from toxic chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: Have faith, imbeciles won’t prevail
The good news is that people of all ages are standing up and speaking out for justice, civility and human dignity.