The Maine Hospital Association expressed disappointment that Democratic lawmakers want to combine a decision on Medicaid expansion with a proposal to pay a $186 million debt to hospitals.
Michael Shepherd
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Hospital group criticizes Maine Democrats’ Medicaid expansion plan
Hospitals support expanding Medicaid, but don’t want that issue to slow down payment of the state’s debt to hospitals.
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Legalized pot a risk to Maine medical dispensers
In an odd twist, pro-marijuana groups that provide the drug to patients fear for their future if a proposed bill passes.
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Gun issues cause division in Democratic caucus
Democrats split over making concealed-handgun permit data private.
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Proposed bill to legalize pot worries medical marijuana community
The medical marijuana industry has concerns that legalizing the drug would have a negative affect on medical retailers.
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Legislative Democrats divided on gun issue
Democratic legislative leaders are divided on a proposed bill that would ban the sale or resale of magazines with more than 10 rounds.
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Panel postpones probe into LePage labor meeting
The committee puts off ordering an investigation into the meeting with unemployment officers.
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LePage signs bill shielding concealed-gun owners
The new law makes the names, addresses and birth dates of permit holders confidential.
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Maine revenue gap expected to worsen
Meanwhile, projections for the current fiscal year are up by $43 million, driven by income taxes.
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Panel delays decision on investigating allegations against LePage
The governor allegedly pressured unemployment hearing officers to make more pro-business decisions.