The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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Lawmakers remain divided over bill to boost Maine solar industry
The Maine House gives initial approval, but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage giving ‘very serious thought’ to challenging King for Senate seat
He calls the independent a ‘likable guy’ but accuses him of making money at the expense of Mainers.
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Maine Senate passes Medicaid expansion by one-vote margin
Despite the Senate vote and likely passage in the House, the bill faces an inevitable veto from Gov. Paul LePage.
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Court set to hear House Speaker Eves’ lawsuit against LePage
An attorney for the Republican governor plans to argue in U.S. District Court in Portland that the case brought by his political rival should be dismissed.
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LePage clarifies: Massive layoffs coming from 2 companies
But the governor once again does not provide any further information about the two southern Maine companies reportedly planning sizable layoffs.
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Maine Legislature backs replenishment of public fund for financing campaigns
The House and Senate approve a transfer of $500,000, but some Republicans who plan to use the program would have to switch sides to override an expected veto.
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Bill opposing national monuments in Maine going to LePage’s desk
The proposal is inspired by the debate over plans to create a national monument or national park in the Katahdin region.
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Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’
The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds
An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.