He also puts Medicare and jobless aid in that category while arguing that Maine’s personal-income ranking would be better if such federal payments were excluded.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
LePage, Democrats to discuss plagiarized Alexander Group study
They will discuss the next steps for the $925,000 contract given to the Alexander Group.
LePage seeks authority to investigate federal VA hospital
He signs a letter to Obama with five other Republican governors, requesting unprecedented access because of the scandal over wait lists for medical care.
Building trade group endorses LePage
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Maine have been strong supporters of the governor, who shares a vision for reduced regulations on business.
LePage may seek refund from Alexander Group after plagiarism reports
The governor has come under fire for handpicking the controversial consultant to do a $925,000 welfare analysis.
Business-friendly Hermon shares LePage’s worldview
Known for its low taxes and bustling trucking industry, the small town remains a deep bastion of support for conservatives.
LePage invites Michaud, Pingree to meet about National Guard
Maine’s two congressional representatives had asked for a briefing from the Guard’s top general about reports of impending changes in the unit.
LePage suspends payments as more plagiarism found in Maine welfare study
An expert finds uncredited information from five other sources in the Alexander Group’s welfare report, as the consultant admits ‘anomalies.’
VA scandal makes way into Maine governors race
Democrat Mike Michaud calls for reforms; rivals Republican Gov. Paul LePage and independent Eliot Cutler suggest the congressman should have done more.
LePage among political targets of billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer
The former hedge fund manager’s super PAC aims to mobilize voters on the local effects of climate change.