In his eight years in office, Maine’s disruptive Republican governor amassed an impressive record of fiscal accomplishments, but it’s been overshadowed by an equally stunning list of controversial missteps.
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Gov. LePage reflects on his successes, regrets, as he prepares to leave office
The two-term governor, who was also mayor of Waterville, says he plans to leave a message on the pillow of incoming Gov. Janet Mills at the Blaine House that says, “If you mess it up, I’m your opponent in 2022.”
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Government shutdown enters second week
President Trump and Democrats appear no closer to closing a deal on wall funding.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted
WASHINGTON — Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act (S. 2274), to provide for the compensation of federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations. HOUSE VOTES ACCOUNTABILITY AT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: The House passed the Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act (S. 2276), sponsored by Sen. […]
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Coast Guard crews in Maine to be paid Monday after all, despite shutdown
Sen. Susan Collins, who contacted the White House on Friday afternoon to urge an immediate fix to the payment issue, was told Friday night that Coast Guard employees will now be paid for their pre-shutdown work.
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LePage takes parting shot at ‘stolen election’ that cost fellow Republican his seat in Congress
In signing off on Democrat Jared Golden’s win over Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the outgoing governor writes that the first ranked-choice congressional election ‘didn’t result in a true majority as promised.’
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Former Portland police chief is Mills’ pick for public safety commissioner
The incoming Democratic governor has also nominated Randy Liberty to head the Maine Department of Corrections.
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Trump threatens to close southern border as parties trade blame for shutdown
The president on Friday reissued threats to shut the U.S.-Mexico border and terminate aid to Central American countries.
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New Hampshire Democrats seek to reverse voting restrictions
Newly empowered Democrats in New Hampshire’s legislature want to make it easier for residents to register to vote.
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Democrats who aim to shift health care debate are warming to Medicare for All
It would be a long-term goal, but they hope to get the public accustomed to the thought of a single-payer system in which everyone has coverage.