But that contradicts reports that said U.S. officials were probing claims of meddling by the governor and his administration.
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State may opt out of unemployment extension program
Maine is considering opting out of an emergency unemployment program after its funding was hit in federal budget cuts earlier this year.
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Democrats brand A-F grading system a ‘scarlet letter’ for schools
A proposed A-F grading system for Maine schools was one of the biggest policy revelations in Gov. Paul LePage’s February State of the State address. Since then, the Department of Education has said the system would not carry any official consequences for districts — it would incorporate factors such as test scores, graduation rates and […]
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Democrats call LePage’s school-ratings plan a ‘scarlet letter’
Democrats call Gov. Paul LePage’s school grading system a “scarlet letter”; lobstermen consider unionizing; an Esquire magazine blogger verbally bludgeons LePage; and legislators join schoolchildren for April vacation.
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LePage courts gunmakers to come to Maine
Maine has already contacted two gun companies that have spoken of leaving their states.
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Source: Maine A.G. reviewing document shredding by state official
A CDC official allegedly ordered records destroyed that could show favoritism in funding.
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City officials back bills to save state aid
Gov. Paul LePage wants to suspend revenue-sharing, which would force cities and towns to increase local taxes, critics say.
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Maine fishing bill seeks access for big boats
The proposal aims to expand Maine’s groundfishing quota while easing limits on larger vessels.
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Groundfishing bill faces no opposition at public hearing
A bill that could help Maine’s long-ailing groundfishing industry by allocating $3.5 million to the Maine Groundfish Permit Bank faced no opposition at a public hearing Wednesday.
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Maine groups tangle over guns in vehicles at work
Democrats are trying to roll back a 2011 law that allows employees with concealed-weapons permits to keep guns in their cars at their office.