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Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Gov. Paul LePage

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Maine lawmakers grapple with falling gas tax revenues
May 24, 2013
Transportation advocates say the state needs to find new sources for upkeep of the state's highways.

Both sides deadlocked on hospitals, Medicaid
May 24, 2013
Democrats and Gov. Paul LePage remain at odds over whether the issues should be separated.

Maine Omnibus Energy Bill cleared by committee
May 24, 2013
The bill aims to support expanding natural-gas pipelines and fund energy-efficiency efforts.

LePage: From now on, only I will testify
May 24, 2013
The unusual directive to his department heads is seen as the latest move in ongoing clash between the governor and lawmakers.

Message changed on TV outside LePage's office
May 24, 2013
The governor continues to work out of his residence Friday.

LePage signs bill requiring Maine organ donation checkoff box
May 24, 2013
The optional $2 donation would fund education about organ donations.

Bill Nemitz: LePage's tempest in a TV-gate
May 24, 2013
Dear Governor: Is all this absurdity really your attempt to pull our attention away from a serious public-policy issue?

Maine bill to lower power costs up for vote
May 23, 2013
It has strong support in committee, but a planned new fee draws criticism.

Fuss over LePage's TV exceeds trivial dispute
May 23, 2013
LePage tells reporters and Democrats he will move out of the State House because of the disagreement.

No deal in sight to rescue Maine health bill
May 22, 2013
Gov. LePage looks poised to veto the popular hospital payback plan in order to block Medicaid expansion.