The proposal calls for four new judges, 14 agents and four assistant attorneys general for drug cases.
Paul LePage
Republican Governor of Maine, 2011 to present.
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LePage: Use big incentives to attract jobs to Maine
His proposal to offer massive tax breaks to lure businesses also includes a controversial exemption from collective bargaining.
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LePage vetoes state-run virtual school bill
The governor, citing a provision halting virtual charter schools, rejects the proposal within hours of its final passage in the Senate.
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Details emerge for LePage plan to replenish Maine’s rainy day fund
The governor said he hopes lawmakers will back his idea for replenishing the fund, which is set aside to cover budget shortfalls or other unplanned expenses.
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Maine lawmakers vote to cancel LePage consultant’s contract
The Alexander Group won a $925,000 no-bid contract to look at a number of issues, with its first report recommending against Medicaid expansion.
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LePage slams Democrats over revenue-sharing bill
The majority of Republicans also supported the bill. The governor promises a new bill to replenish the rainy day fund.
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Michaud, Cutler, LePage offer differing views on virtual charter schools
The three candidates for governor wade in on expanding online educational opportunities in Maine
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State House Notebook: Legislature to fly solo in drafting budget solutions
Also: Medicaid expansion vote on tap / Jackson, LePage at it again.
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LePage wants to get rid of state’s wind-power goals
A bill introduced by the governor recently would do away with Maine’s megawatt targets.
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LePage takes advantage of bully pulpit in governor’s race
On the trail or not, the governor uses the power of the incumbency to control the message. Meanwhile, his rivals look for other ways to muscle into contention.