With a judge finding that the closure of the Downeast Correctional Facility has caused ‘irreparable harm’ to workers, the attorney says the state has to reopen the prison or at least return employees to ‘paid status with back pay.’
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage plan to align Maine taxes with federal law spurs debate
Supporters of the governor’s proposal say the new tax breaks will boost the economy, while opponents say the changes will mostly benefit the wealthiest Mainers.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Democrats block confirmation of LePage’s pick to lead state’s housing authority
George Gervais, who is the commissioner of economic development, fails to get the two-thirds support necessary to win the position.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Committee supports extending Pine Tree Development Zone tax havens until 2021
Gov. Paul LePage was seeking a five-year extension of the program, which is set to expire this year and has come under criticism for a lack of accountability.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Gov. LePage dreams up phony problem when state has real ones to solve
Legislators should ask why the non-issue of female genital mutilation in Maine is suddenly his big priority.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Judge hears arguments over closure of Downeast Correctional Facility
A key question in the case is whether Gov. Paul LePage exceeded his authority when he had 61 prisoners removed from the prison in Machiasport and laid off corrections officers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
LePage to decide which towns could get business incentives
Part of the new U.S. tax law gives breaks to businesses that invest in poor areas dubbed ‘opportunity zones.’
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Child’s death calls for investigation of DHHS
Officials should not hide behind laws meant to protect the victim’s privacy, not theirs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine rethinks requiring student proficiency to earn a diploma
A 2012 reform measure should be retooled, say Maine education officials, sending tremors through districts where transition has already begun.
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Lawmakers press LePage administration for answers about abuse case that led to girl’s death
The administration says the Department of Health and Human Services has already begun an inquiry into its handling of the case of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy.