Eliot Cutler’s campaign says what Michaud calls an evolution on the issue just shows a lack of conviction.
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State House Notebook: Candidates reply to LePage claim that he’s a man of action
Also: The politics of workers’ compensation.
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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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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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LePage proposes tax-cut referendum for June
Democrats pan the proposal – which calls for $100 million in unspecified cuts – as an election-year gimmick.
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LePage to offer plan to expand Maine’s ‘War on Drugs’
The proposal calls for four new judges, 14 agents and four assistant attorneys general for drug cases.
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LePage: Use big incentives to attract jobs to Maine
His proposal to offer massive tax breaks to lure businesses also includes a controversial exemption from collective bargaining.
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LePage vetoes state-run virtual school bill
The governor, citing a provision halting virtual charter schools, rejects the proposal within hours of its final passage in the Senate.
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Details emerge for LePage plan to replenish Maine’s rainy day fund
The governor said he hopes lawmakers will back his idea for replenishing the fund, which is set aside to cover budget shortfalls or other unplanned expenses.
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Maine lawmakers vote to cancel LePage consultant’s contract
The Alexander Group won a $925,000 no-bid contract to look at a number of issues, with its first report recommending against Medicaid expansion.