Legislative Democrats and Gov. Paul LePage reached a new impasse Wednesday, as Democratic leaders suggested suspending $400 million in Republican-backed income tax cuts as a solution to Maine’s next two-year budget.
Michael Shepherd
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Maine Democrats: Suspend $400 million tax cuts
Democrats say balancing the budget with cuts alone is irresponsible, but LePage vows to veto any bill that rolls back those tax breaks.
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Maine Republicans defeat Medicaid, hospital payback bill
The governor’s adamant that Medicaid expansion and hospital repayment be separate matters.
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Financial protection for Maine’s elderly advances
The House passes a bill to deter assets exploitation as Maine prepares for a surge in its population of seniors.
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Bill to crack down on financial abuse of elderly passes in Maine House
A bill that seeks to give the elderly more protection from financial abuse was approved by the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday.
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LePage smoking veto upheld, as trend emerges
House Republicans switching their positions after a LePage veto is becoming a theme in this legislative session.
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State House Notebook: Republicans change votes to sustain LePage vetoes
Who is press? / Running, ‘but not really’ / Tax talk
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House GOP approves LePage’s vetoes, without fail
House Republicans back Gov. Paul LePage’s vetoes without fail; Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, and Speaker Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, apologize for evicting a reporter from the House floor; Lee Schultheis, of Freeport, doesn’t want your vote for governor; and tax reform heads for a showdown this week.
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LePage: From now on, only I will testify
The unusual directive to his department heads is seen as the latest move in ongoing clash between the governor and lawmakers.
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Fuss over LePage’s TV exceeds trivial dispute
LePage tells reporters and Democrats he will move out of the State House because of the disagreement.