LePage spokeswoman Adrienne Bennett says Democrats are ‘addicted to spending’ and are playing ‘bridge-to-nowhere politics.’
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State House Notebook: Pressure’s off House for vote on expansion of MaineCare
A Republican’s comment on the issue goes viral
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Expanding Medicaid would be ‘sinful,’ LePage says
Two challengers for the governor’s seat criticize his comments made on the day he submits petitions to get on the ballot for re-election.
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Maine CDC agency chief implicated in shredding controversy
Meanwhile, the deputy director says she ordered junior staff to destroy public documents, but says she didn’t know it was illegal.
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Maine bill targeting predatory lending sent to LePage
The measure bans the processing of electronic transfers used by unlicensed lenders to access consumers’ bank accounts.
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Mysterious phone poll on MaineCare adds twist to fierce debate
Were the calls to hundreds of Mainers asking negative questions on expansion an attempt to influence opinions? And who paid a consultant to do the survey?
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Medicaid expansion vote has real-life impact for low-income Mainers
Democrats and health care advocates say coverage should be free for the state’s poorest residents.
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Maine officials in document-shredding case want testimony kept secret
It would be a first for the Government Oversight Committee. Lawyers for DHHS say state officials could be more open during private hearings.
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Maine lawmakers endorse Medicaid expansion, but LePage veto looms
In a critical vote, the state Senate backs a compromise 22-13 but falls just shy of a veto-proof majority, threatening to relegate the issue to campaign fodder.
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Maine Senate upholds LePage veto of fireworks restrictions
The bill would have restricted the use of fireworks before noon and clarified that their irresponsible use could represent disorderly conduct.