Some of the $35,000 spent by the governor and staff in D.C. is reimbursed, but he withholds details on expenses and dozens of ‘private appointments.’
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
CMP chief: Lawmakers should sustain Gov. LePage’s veto of solar bill
There’s a smarter, fairer way to advance Maine’s energy future than what is now before the Legislature.
Jim Fossel: For better Maine schools, it’s not all about the money
Education reform that gives parents and students more choice and rewards good teachers loses out again as lawmakers make a budget deal.
Alan Caron: Glee of LePage and company over ‘victory’ good for laughs
Republican lawmakers defeat their own idea and call it a win.
Our View: Time for lawmakers to override solar veto
A modest change to the way power producers are paid is what an industry needs to expand.
Commentary: Maine lawmakers siding with passing responsible energy policy
Supporting L.D. 1504 with an override vote can thwart efforts to move solar policy backward.
Our View: Indifference at State House prolongs Maine’s opioid crisis
Legislators who see the clear need for more treatment options are blocked by those who want to punish people for addiction.
Gov. LePage vetoes solar ‘net metering’ bill, again
A representative for the solar installation industry accuses the governor of lying in his veto letter to change House Republicans’ votes.
Our View: Maine’s referendum process may never be the same
Legislators no longer trust the judgment of the voters who sent them to state government.
Jim Fossel: LePage is no lame duck just yet
The biggest winner of the shutdown was the people of Maine.