A legislative panel endorses a revised plan that pays for more treatment, doesn’t add as much enforcement and costs $1 million less.
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Democrats throw out, alter LePage welfare-reform bills
The Legislature is likely to pass the amended versions, but most Republicans and LePage object to them and vetoes are likely.
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LePage’s fact-checking proposal hits resistance in Maine
It’s unfortunate politicians make false claims, but making a government agency the ‘truth police’ is a bigger threat to democracy, the ACLU says.
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LePage energy czar: Timber funds needed now
Foes say increasing the harvest to help Mainers heat their homes is the wrong solution to a real problem.
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Lawmakers soften, endorse bill aimed at reopening idle Maine mill
The new version drops a hydropower profit-sharing requirement and encourages an agreement that would bring back most of the workers.
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LePage’s plan to attract big businesses has legal flaw, unions say
The ‘right-to-work’ zones can’t apply to just part of the state, they claim, but a LePage adviser is confident it would survive a court challenge.
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Maine Senate votes in favor of MaineCare rides fixes
The bill would cancel the contract of underperforming company CTS and give local providers a better chance to win contracts. DHHS opposes the plan.
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Details sought on removal of Maine workers comp officer
Paul Sighinolfi is under fire for removing a claims resolution officer after the NewPage mill in Rumford complained.
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LePage rolls out proposals for ‘tough love’ on welfare
Democrats object to several of the measures, including an end to job-training assistance for low-income parents who pursue two- or four-year college degrees.
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Maine lawmakers OK bill to fill state budget gap
They also vote to restore $21 million to the rainy day fund, triggering release of bonds for road projects.