The bill, already passed by the House and Senate, would put Maine out of sync with the rest of the East Coast, says the governor.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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Trump administration to review national monument designation of Katahdin Woods and Waters
The monument in Maine’s north woods is among 22 that are being reviewed to determine whether there was adequate public input before their designation.
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Lawsuits filed without help of Maine’s attorney general cost state $385,000
Gov. LePage is now suing Janet Mills’ office, asking that it be forced to pay fees for outside counsel when she declines to represent him.
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LePage, advocate offer dueling testimony in Washington on Katahdin-area monument
The designation by then-President Obama ignored local opposition, Gov. LePage tells a congressional panel, while Roxanne Quimby’s son touts reports of positive effects in the region.
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LePage sues Maine’s attorney general, alleging abuse of power
Adding to their history of conflict, he accuses Janet Mills of refusing to represent him in some federal lawsuits, costing the state hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Maine’s senators diagnose America’s political divide on ‘Meet the Press’
Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
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LePage overstated impact of education tax, lawmaker says
Rep. Drew Gattine says the governor misled the audience at a town hall meeting Monday in Fort Kent.
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Maine needs expanded, higher-level energy office, Republican leader says
It also needs a bigger staff to handle complex issues in a state that pays $7.6 billion for its energy, he says, but funding is an issue.
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LePage says he’ll testify against Katahdin-area national monument as Trump plans review
The governor says he’d like to see the Obama designation reversed, and if it’s not, he’ll urge Congress to change the law so state and local approvals are needed.
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LePage says he will bring case for tax hike repeal to the public
Maine’s Republican governor says that strategy worked on welfare reform.