Pending action at the PUC could imperil a 2014 power contract for floating turbines off Monhegan Island that would raise electric bills less than $1 a month
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Soaring premiums send thousands in Maine over a health care cliff
Insurance costs have grown by as much as 110 percent for those who earn too much to receive Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine finance commissioner: Tax conformity proposal works for Maine’s businesses and families
The Conformity and Family Tax Relief Act recouples Maine’s tax laws to the updated federal code.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: LePage’s tax plan gives huge benefits to a few at expense of the many
A hearing on the bill made clear that Mainers understand the game
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers hear arguments on bill that calls for doubling salary of future governors
Advocates say the proposed $150,000 a year would put the state’s chief executive in the middle of the pack nationally.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Judge cites LePage’s stay at Trump hotel in ruling that lawsuit against president can proceed
He also points to the governor’s subsequent visit with the president in finding that Maryland and the District of Columbia have standing to claim that Trump is violating the Constitution by mixing business interests with his work as president.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Supporters of voter-approved Medicaid expansion press LePage, lawmakers as deadline nears
The administration, however, shows no sign of changing its stance that it will take no action until the expansion ‘has been appropriately funded.’
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine public will get a say on dropping proficiency-based graduation standards
Lawmakers decide that public testimony is needed on a proposal that would repeal one of Gov. Paul LePage’s signature education initiatives.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Medicaid can do so much for Mainers, why does the governor resist expansion?
It would support families, save lives, improve health, create jobs – and to cap it all off, it’s a huge bargain.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Sides poised for battle over $111 million state tax cut
Republicans say aligning state income taxes with the new federal code will improve the business climate, but Democrats are way of a ‘cut first, ask questions later’ approach that could sharply reduce revenues for state services.