The governor’s testimony centers on a controversial bill that would give a federal agency more authority over pipeline projects.
Steve Mistler
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LePage accepts federal funds for conservation project
While GOP campaign donors would benefit, the governor is still playing politics with Land for Maine’s Future bonds.
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Maine House gives initial approval to restore funds for energy efficiency program
The House voted 138-1 to approve the bill, but Gov. Paul LePage has indicated that he plans to veto it.
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LePage, Republicans shift effort to eliminating income tax
A deal on the tax reduction plan in the governor’s budget remains elusive, but now LePage is looking to zero out $1.8 billion in annual revenue.
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Maine Democrats block bill to require voters to show photo ID
They say the Republican-backed bill is voter suppression. Passage is now unlikely.
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As rhetoric heats up, politics takes combative tone in Maine
Comments from a Westbrook city councilor are the latest example of discourse hitting a sour note.
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Maine Democrats tout tax plan as ‘middle class economics’
The plan is their counterproposal to Gov. Paul LePage’s massive tax overhaul.
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Westbrook councilor’s public remarks about governor stun crowd
City and Democratic officials denounce comments by Paul Emery, who says at a town hall in Scarborough that he wouldn’t be hurt ‘if (LePage) goes to see his maker.’
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LePage administration wants to make it easier for employers to get tax breaks under state-backed jobs program
The plan to further encourage business investment would lower the wage and benefit levels needed to qualify for the tax credits, despite the program’s questionable track record.
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Support, caution greet Maine effort to criminalize revenge porn
Victims’ advocates praise a bill that would penalize abusers; the ACLU warns it could also chill expression.