Contractors are fuming that they can’t start on time-sensitive projects being held hostage by a political disagreement.

The governor’s milder tone and recent trips to Washington, D.C., are fueling speculation that he is preparing for his next role in politics.

The bill, already passed by the House and Senate, would put Maine out of sync with the rest of the East Coast, says the governor.

Gov. LePage is now suing Janet Mills’ office, asking that it be forced to pay fees for outside counsel when she declines to represent him.

Adding to their history of conflict, he accuses Janet Mills of refusing to represent him in some federal lawsuits, costing the state hundreds of thousands of dollars.