A ‘yes’ vote on Question 2 this Nov. 7 is a vote for jobs, for care and for facts over fear.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Speaker of Maine House asks LePage to reconsider and accept federal workforce funds
The governor’s request to change the way the $8 million is allocated was denied, and leaders of the state’s workforce boards have been told the state would no longer accept the federal funding.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: More than a few Maine seniors need housing help
Gov. LePage focuses on one elderly couple’s plight but fails to take steps that could benefit many others like them.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Foot-dragging won’t ease opioids’ impact in Maine
Recent data show that the death toll is still high – and the lackluster policy response is no help.
Posted inMaine, News
LePage offers $50,000 match for hurricane relief donations
The governor makes his appeal as Red Cross Maine sends its last emergency response vehicle to Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
LePage picks oil industry veteran for energy czar
Steven McGrath, the past chief financial officer of Downeast Energy Corp., replaces Patrick Woodcock.
Posted inBusiness
LePage says Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber threatening jobs
The governor is asking U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to exempt New Brunswick and Quebec from the softwood lumber tariffs.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: It’s his story, and Gov. LePage will always tell it how he likes it
The governor prefers short morality plays with clear villains and heroes, which is part of why he struggles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
New England governors set to talk trade with Canadians
NAFTA will be on the agenda as leaders meet today and Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Program to designate ‘business-friendly’ Maine communities put on pause
Amid a drop in applications and criticism of the process, the state is reassessing the benefits of the certifications and seeking improvements.