The Maine governor vents in a letter to lawmakers and in a radio interview, but the U.S. Constitution and military would stand in his way.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage takes on George Mitchell in repeated critique of health care votes
The former Senate majority leader drew the governor’s ire by defending votes that U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King cast against Obamacare repeal.
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Former Sen. Mitchell says LePage wrong to criticize Collins, King over ACA
He says the senators were representing the interests of Mainers by opposing the repeal, which he says would harm rural residents, the elderly and the poor.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Raising legal age to buy tobacco ultimately will help fight opioid crisis
The use of nicotine leads to brain changes that can result in a higher risk of addiction to other drugs.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Solar proposal remains the best path forward for Maine
Legislators should override the veto of a bill that would benefit utilities, consumers and the solar industry.
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Maine lawmakers to reconsider contested bills
Leaders hope the official 2017 session will end Wednesday, but the Legislature may convene this fall to deal with marijuana legalization.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Flame retardants a vital layer in protecting lives and property
Banning use of such chemicals in furniture would undo decades of progress in fire safety.
Posted inLocal & State
LePage says misuse of public access law is disruptive, costing ‘thousands’
The governor’s statements came after the Portland Press Herald published a story about his administration’s travel expenses.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine lawmakers should override vetoes of hand-held device ban, higher age for tobacco sales
Gov. LePage’s opposition to these lifesaving measures isn’t based on logic.
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Gov. LePage on 2 bills he vetoed: Stop ‘social engineering’
He rejects laws to ban the use of hand-held devices while driving and raise the legal age for buying tobacco to 21, but legislators will have a chance to override.