The governor, citing a provision halting virtual charter schools, rejects the proposal within hours of its final passage in the Senate.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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Details emerge for LePage plan to replenish Maine’s rainy day fund
The governor said he hopes lawmakers will back his idea for replenishing the fund, which is set aside to cover budget shortfalls or other unplanned expenses.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Governor's race, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers vote to cancel LePage consultant’s contract
The Alexander Group won a $925,000 no-bid contract to look at a number of issues, with its first report recommending against Medicaid expansion.
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LePage slams Democrats over revenue-sharing bill
The majority of Republicans also supported the bill. The governor promises a new bill to replenish the rainy day fund.
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Michaud, Cutler, LePage offer differing views on virtual charter schools
The three candidates for governor wade in on expanding online educational opportunities in Maine
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State House Notebook: Legislature to fly solo in drafting budget solutions
Also: Medicaid expansion vote on tap / Jackson, LePage at it again.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Governor's race, News
LePage wants to get rid of state’s wind-power goals
A bill introduced by the governor recently would do away with Maine’s megawatt targets.
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LePage takes advantage of bully pulpit in governor’s race
On the trail or not, the governor uses the power of the incumbency to control the message. Meanwhile, his rivals look for other ways to muscle into contention.
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Maine panel split over federal probe criticizing LePage
Lawmakers divide by party in their responses to the federal probe of Maine’s unemployment appeals.
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Political rivals blast LePage over federal findings
They call him a bully and intimidator, but the governor’s allies say he was trying to fix problems and suggest political motives.