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States – but not Maine – giving overdose antidote to public

by The Associated Press February 26, 2014May 13, 2014

At least 17 states allow public access to naloxone to help save lives, but some like Gov. LePage oppose it, saying it may promote more drug use.

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No LePage veto means no cut in Maine municipal aid

by Steve Mistler February 26, 2014May 13, 2014

The governor has withheld bonds over the controversial bill, but he lets it become law.

Maine Governor's race, News

Candidates for governor weigh in on MaineCare proposal

February 26, 2014May 13, 2014

The bill introduced by Sens. Roger Katz, R-Augusta, and Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, would extend MaineCare benefits to an additional 60,000 Mainers for three years and establish a managed care system for all MaineCare beneficiaries. Here’s what the gubernatorial candidates had to say about it: Independent Eliot Cutler: “I applaud Republican Senators Katz and Saviello for […]

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LePage skipping meetings with Obama, Biden

by The Associated Press February 23, 2014May 13, 2014

Paul LePage is returning home a day early from the National Governors Association gathering in Washington, D.C.

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LePage halts $33 million in bonds approved by voters

by Tom Bell February 21, 2014May 13, 2014

He resents lawmakers voting to use money from the rainy day fund to avert cuts to cities and towns.

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LePage, critics spar over tax burden after report puts Portland in the U.S. Top 10

by Randy Billings February 21, 2014May 13, 2014

LePage says he reduced income taxes for low-income residents of ‘the liberals’ flagship city,’ but critics say revenue-sharing cuts raised property taxes.