As the 128th Legislature arrives this week, competing goals and shifting political fortunes ensure drama.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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LePage questions integrity of state voting, accuracy of Nov. 8 results
He cites no evidence and offers no explanation in a routine letter to incoming legislators that also casts doubt on their election victories.
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LePage’s bid for secure mental health facility near Riverview derailed by party-line vote
The governor says a $3.5 million center designed to house forensic patients – and ease crowding and safety issues at the state-run psychiatric hospital – will be built elsewhere.
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Despite political shifts, solar decision expected by year’s end in Maine
A proposal to limit incentives for homeowners is likely strengthened in wake of state and federal election results.
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Eves loses appeal of federal lawsuit against LePage
The outgoing House speaker sued Maine’s governor in 2015 after LePage intervened in Eves’ hiring as president of Good Will-Hinckley.
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LePage makes move to keep his pick in charge of education department
In appointing Robert Hasson to the post of temporary deputy commissioner, the governor keeps his original nominee, William Beardsley, on as deputy commissioner.
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LePage’s opt-out from resettlement program won’t stop refugees from coming to Maine
A spokeswoman for Catholic Charities Maine stresses that for now the agency will continue providing services to refugees.
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Commentary: Mainers do not support Paul LePage, his causes or his candidates
This should be a reality Maine legislators remind themselves of in these last two years of his term.
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Market forces mean Trump can’t pull plug on clean energy, experts say
Although energy policies will change under the Trump administration, panelists at a conference in Portland say the changes likely won’t be as extensive as people expect.
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Governor’s respected energy chief to step down, partly because of lobbyist influence
Patrick Woodcock says he enjoyed his job but ‘Augusta is really broken,’ with energy policy hinging too much on special interests.