Two days after saying that caseworkers’ concerns are ‘being heard,’ the governor accuses the Maine State Employees Association of trying to take credit for his reforms.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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Maine receives federal waiver that will help lower ACA insurance premiums
Officials allow the state to revive its reinsurance program to help individuals and reduce risk for insurers.
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State senator’s lawsuit says LePage is flouting law calling for more public health nurses
Sen. Brownie Carson of Brunswick questions whether the governor intervened in the hiring of several dozen nurses to fill vacant positions.
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ACLU sues after Maine jail system denies inmate access to medication for opioid addiction
The suit was filed on behalf of a Caribou man who has been in recovery for five years and uses Suboxone, a medication used for long-term treatment of opioid use disorder.
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Maine Med buying building occupied by Pizza Villa restaurant, a West End institution
The hospital intends to help owners Tony and Phil Regios, who want to retire, find a new operator for the longtime neighborhood business.
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Maine Med and Tufts extend medical education partnership
The collaboration that started five years ago has been extended to 2029 and is expected to expand.
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Mainers begin applying for Medicaid expansion as LePage fights implementation
Several hundred Mainers may have applied since the July 2 enrollment period opened, but when they will qualify for health insurance may hinge on the outcome of a suit challenging the governor’s failure to move forward with expansion.
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Maine facing deep cuts in Affordable Care Act sign-up assistance
Funding for navigators, who help people choose among insurance plans and determine their qualification and subsidies, will be slashed from $550,000 to $100,000 this year.
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Bridgton Hospital medical staff votes no confidence in CEO of parent company
The 20-0 vote by doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants reflects growing concern about pending cuts by Central Maine Healthcare, which is struggling with deficits.
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Rapper’s offer of free movie tickets draws a crowd to Portland cinema
Rory Ferreira of Biddeford bought all 129 tickets to a Saturday matinee of a film directed by fellow rapper Boots Riley.