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Paul LePage

Published
April 19, 2016

LePage signs bill to increase officers’ pay, but veto likely on raises for mental health workers

The governor also signs a law mandating that doctors participate in a program that evaluates prescriptions of opioids while also setting limits on the strength and duration of a prescription.
Published
April 15, 2016

Legislature passes highway, R&D bond bills worth $150 million

The two bond measures, which are headed to Gov. Paul LePage's desk, would appear on the November ballot.
Published
April 15, 2016

Legislators approve $13.4 million public bailout of biomass industry

Lawmakers sought to balance the goal of saving logging jobs with the public costs of providing a subsidy for owners of the plants.
Published
April 14, 2016

LePage abruptly cancels town hall forum in Newcastle

His administration says the governor felt compelled to stay in Augusta during the 'frenzied last days of the legislative session.'
Published
April 14, 2016

Late-session bill to help mill towns sparks debate on school funding

Lawmakers support providing more school aid to towns affected by paper mill closures, but raise concerns about long-term changes to the funding formula.

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Published
April 13, 2016

Maine House passes Medicaid expansion, but not by veto-proof margin

This is the sixth time that a proposed expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act appears headed for a veto by the governor.
Published
April 13, 2016

LePage signs order that keeps beleaguered education chief in place

The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
Published
April 13, 2016

Lawmakers remain divided over bill boosting Maine solar industry

Maine House gives first OK but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
April 13, 2016

LePage giving ‘very serious thought’ to challenging King for Senate seat

The governor criticized Sen. Angus King during a speech in Bangor Tuesday night.
Published
April 12, 2016

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.