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PublishedMarch 20, 2014
Clean-energy views add heat to Maine governor’s race
In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2014
LePage calls for ending term limits for Maine legislators
The Governor complains that the Legislature is full of young people with “firm agendas” who pass bills that “are hurting us for the long haul.”
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PublishedMarch 20, 2014
Legalizing marijuana could fund Gov. LePage’s anti-drug bill
Lawmakers discuss putting pot legalization before voters, where a ‘yes’ vote would provide taxes to fund the governor's beefed-up anti-drug fight.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2014
Deal aims to plug Maine’s budget gap, bolster rainy day fund
In addressing the shortfall this fiscal year, the plan also would affect next year’s proposed spending.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
In Maine House, Medicaid expansion passes easily, but still falls short
The vote to pass a compromise plan is 97-49, but it’s not enough to override a LePage veto, the same as in the Senate.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
LePage: More logging of state forests will increase revenues
The governor says the money can be used to help Mainers get better heating systems, but environmentalists say the plan is short-sighted.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2014
National Republican group highlights LePage in ‘American Comeback’ video
Maine’s Republican governor is among 13 profiled for the ‘American Comeback’ project.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2014
Maine looks at officials’ use of secret messaging
If the practice exists for officials to get around public access-to-records laws – and testimony suggests it does – a LePage official says a ban may be needed.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2014
Alden Smith withdraws from Maine congressional race
The Democratic primary race for the 2nd District now is between state Sens. Emily Cain of Orono and Troy Jackson of Allagash.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2014
Maine lawmakers debate spending more on ‘war on drugs’
LePage's plan would hire more people to fight trafficking, but critics say the bill doesn’t include money for treatment or prevention.
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