The governor says he’d like to see the Obama designation reversed, and if it’s not, he’ll urge Congress to change the law so state and local approvals are needed.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage says he will bring case for tax hike repeal to the public
Maine’s Republican governor says that strategy worked on welfare reform.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Property tax cut keeps money in the right place
The Democrats’ budget proposal would share the cost of schools and other services more fairly.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: What happened to Gov. LePage’s plan to fix Riverview?
Months after he vowed immediate action on a new facility to ease a space shortage at the psychiatric hospital, there’s been little progress.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: LePage’s fuzzy arithmetic – cut school staff, taxes to improve schools
Mainers voted for a surtax on the rich to bring education aid up to a 55% target – and that adds up.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
About 25 protesters disrupt LePage’s town hall at USM
Members of the group shout at LePage as he makes his points, then chant ‘black lives matter’ as they exit Hannaford Hall one by one. He appears unfazed, and no one is arrested.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
LePage envisions ‘about a dozen’ superintendents, total, for schools statewide
He proposes regional centers for operating schools and says the state doesn’t need nearly 150 superintendents.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: LePage administration forfeits almost $2 billion in federal aid to Maine
Turning away federal funds doesn’t lower your tax burden; it simply sends those dollars to another state.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t penalize energy conservers
To maintain the electric grid and roads, let the market work instead of burdening those who invest in clean technologies.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine Democratic chair: LePage budget defies compassion, common sense
In contrast, the Democrats’ Opportunity Agenda values investment in all Maine families, Phil Bartlett writes.