Unless the state expands Medicaid, such fees would have a negative impact on Mainers’ health.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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LePage reverses course, signs bill to close marijuana law loopholes, delay retail sales
By signing the bill, the governor averts a situation in which it would have been legal as of Monday for minors to possess pot and for drivers to smoke behind the wheel.
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LePage said Portland should face audit over aid for immigrants
In a second radio interview, the governor repeats his claim that the city has illegally used state money to assist immigrants who are seeking asylum.
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Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration
The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.
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LePage says Maine can’t support a third casino
While proponents have enough signatures to get on the ballot, lawmakers could pass it as written.
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LePage says egg prices will skyrocket. Is he right?
Gov. LePage argues that a Massachusetts ban on the sale of eggs from caged hens will raise egg prices in Maine.
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LePage should apologize to African-Americans who fought for freedom
The governor’s notion of American freedom as merely white man’s history is disturbing and dangerous.
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Our View: No room for flip-flopping former Cumberland legislator on conservation board
Michael Timmons didn’t back Land for Maine’s Future at a critical moment, so he shouldn’t help oversee it.
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LePage to deliver State of the State speech after 1-year hiatus
The governor last year chose to deliver a letter to legislators rather than deliver the customary speech to a joint session of the Legislature.
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Financially ailing hospitals need a rate increase, not another tax increase
Shrinking the Medicaid program, which is not facing a money crisis, to fund tax cuts hurts hospitals.