The lawsuit urges a court to require the governor to sign an order freeing up campaign money that has already been set aside and promised to candidates.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Gov. LePage floating idea of new hospital tax to fund Medicaid expansion
It’s not clear whether lawmakers would support the suggestion at this stage, with a deadline looming and a funding bill passed by the Legislature already on his desk.
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Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
In governor’s race full of uncertainty, only sure thing will be LePage
The Nov. 6 election will be all about him, and whether voters want someone to carry on the Republican’s legacy or blaze a new trail.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
LePage plans to send helicopter, 2 National Guard pilots to U.S.-Mexico border
Governors of several other states on the East Coast, including two Republicans, had pulled their National Guard resources before Trump reversed course and ended the ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy that resulted in children being separated from their parents.
Posted inPolitics
Lawmakers pass $41 million package with funding for disabled, elderly, opioid treatment
The Legislature must still take up several other spending measures, including one to borrow $100 million for transportation improvements.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers work urgently to address problems with state’s child protective services
A member of a committee developing a bill to address DHHS failings cited after two deaths hopes for a vote ‘no later than September.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers agree to return for special session, over LePage’s objections
House Republicans, the lone holdouts, agree to work on a supplemental budget and other matters as long as Medicaid expansion is voted on separately, but legislative actions could be upended by the governor.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine regulators carry out LePage’s shortsighted energy agenda
The state needs a governor with the vision and patience to build an ocean wind industry.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Trump administration won’t defend key parts of Affordable Care Act
Sens. Collins and King of Maine criticize the decision regarding a lawsuit by conservative states that was supported by Gov. LePage.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
LePage administration appeals court’s order to put Medicaid expansion in motion
DHHS Commissioner Ricker Hamilton says the judge’s decision that the state has to move ahead with expansion is unconstitutional, and he asks for a delay as the case is argued.