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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: U.S. food policy needs more than junk ban

by The Editorial Board January 17, 2017January 16, 2017

Curbing soda consumption and federal subsidies for unhealthy snacks would benefit everyone, not just the poor.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Women have fought this fight before

January 15, 2017January 14, 2017

A century after suffragists protested in Washington, another group of women prepares to stand up.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine transferred welfare dollars first, sought guidance later, letter shows

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press November 3, 2016November 4, 2016

The LePage administration had planned to divert $13.4 million in federal funds for needy children to programs for the elderly.

Local & State, News

Maine could face up to $12 million in fines over welfare-to-work rules

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press September 23, 2016September 24, 2016

The state recently failed to meet a corrective action plan that could have eliminated some of the penalties.

News, Politics

Major welfare program in Maine about to be privatized

by From staff and news services September 10, 2016September 10, 2016

The LePage administration is finalizing a $62.5 million contract with a New York company to oversee ASPIRE employment assistance.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage orders scrutiny of welfare benefits for immigrants in Maine

by Joe Lawlor August 17, 2016August 18, 2016

The move is a reaction to the case of an Iranian refugee who became radicalized while living in Freeport and was killed fighting for the Islamic State in Lebanon in 2015.

Local & State, News

Maine’s compromise welfare reform law takes effect Friday

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press July 28, 2016July 28, 2016

The law sets penalties for those who use welfare benefits to purchase items like alcohol and tobacco.

Local & State, News, Politics

Madawaska delays decision on drug testing welfare recipients

by The Associated Press July 20, 2016July 20, 2016

The town manager says he is seeking opinions to determine whether the proposal is legal.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Democrats should focus on SNAP reform, not attacking LePage, Rep. Sanderson urges

by Rep. Deb Sanderson July 19, 2016July 18, 2016

The governor is pushing changes we should all be able to agree on, but his critics would rather keep the status quo.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage backs Aroostook County town’s plan to drug test welfare recipients

by PATRICK WHITTLE The Associated Press July 18, 2016July 18, 2016

Madawaska will consider new rules that would apply to the state’s General Assistance program.