But the governor says the executive branch is bringing its benefits in line with those given to other state employees.
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Candidates on the issues
Cutler, LePage and Michaud weigh in on health care, education, energy, welfare and jobs in our five-part series.
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LePage critics, citing new report, say his economic policies aren’t working
Rep. Mike Michaud and Eliot Cutler point to the federal data as proof of ‘failed leadership.’
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Michaud unveils 10-point plan for improving Maine health care
A keystone of the plan is expanding MaineCare coverage under the Affordable Care Act – a measure Gov. Lepage has vetoed five times.
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The working life of Eliot Cutler
The independent, a protege of Maine Sen. Edmund Muskie, has amassed a wealth of experience in business and law.
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Cutler, Michaud outline long-term energy goals
Both offer some specifics, but their presentations at the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine’s forum were heavy on the generalities.
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Gov. Paul LePage refuses to appear at energy forum
The governor objects to appearing onstage with candidates Eliot Cutler and U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud.
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Bill Nemitz: Maine Republican hijinks turn political arena into a playpen
Stealth recordings raise more questions about Republican tactics than Mike Michaud’s suitability to be our next governor.
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Candidates to get more TV time as November elections draw near
With spending for television already on pace to far exceed totals from the 2010 election, experts say it’s the start of an ad blitz that’s likely to turn negative.