AUGUSTA — Rep. Thomas Winsor, in his sixth legislative term, is no stranger to the State House halls.
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Legislature releases bill list, demarcating future battle lines
AUGUSTA — Potential battles between lawmakers and Republican Gov. Paul LePage began coming into focus Monday, as the Legislature released a list of all submitted bills, including measures from Democratic leaders on issues such as bonding and charter schools.
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Bills set stage for Dems vs. LePage battles
Legislators and the governor appear to be in conflict on revenue sharing, borrowing, virtual schools and more.
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Drug issues propel rise in foster care in Maine
As more children land in state custody, Health and Human Services officials say they need extra funding.
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State foster care agency seeks $4.2 million in additional, emergency funding
AUGUSTA — Fallout from Maine’s substance abuse problems is blamed largely for an uptick in children in Maine’s state-funded foster care program, leading the state to request $4.2 million in emergency funding.
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Cutler takes first step in possible second bid for governor
AUGUSTA — Independent Eliot Cutler, who lost a tight race to Republican Gov. Paul LePage in 2010, officially has taken the first step toward running for the Blaine House in 2014.
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Cutler signals Blaine House run
His campaign committee filing means that Eliot Cutler can now raise money for a potential bid.
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LePage’s cap could choke off funds for the needy
If the $10.1 million limit is hit before June 30, no one would be required to pick up the slack.
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Impact of Maine bond rate drop seen as minimal
But the lower Fitch ranking spurs a political debate about the structural changes needed to solve Maine’s budget problems.
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Bond rating agency gives Maine a downgrade
AUGUSTA — A one-notch downgrade of Maine’s bond rating by an agency should have minimal effect on the state’s economy, but it made for political hay Wednesday at the State House.