Both Democrats and Republicans have found fault with the governor’s tax package, although for different reasons.
Steve Mistler
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LePage administration, advocates butt heads on cut to anti-smoking program
The state sees better health outcomes if it shifts the $20 million, but the Fund for a Healthy Maine would take a hit.
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Republican DA asks LePage to allow hiring of homicide prosecutor
The governor has not authorized five financial orders submitted by Democratic AG Janet Mills.
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Citing succession flaws, rifts with AG, LePage seeks change in election of officers
The proposal, still in development, would require a constitutional amendment and overcoming 106 years of resistance from the Legislature.
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Maine Democrats unveil plan to expand business-college partnerships for training work force
The $5 million initiative seeks to reduce Maine’s ‘jobs gap’ – a shortage of skilled people for positions in high-demand fields.
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Maine Board of Corrections seeks emergency funds to keep jails operating
The board’s executive director says it doesn’t have authority to spend the money because of vacant seats that Gov. Paul LePage has refused to fill.
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Plan to tax nonprofits could be costly to Maine’s land-conservation trusts
The groups are worried about how they would pay and the impact on setting aside public land.
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LePage’s tax reform may cost small rural towns
Maine towns that were key to LePage’s reelection as governor may be faced with steep increases in property taxes.
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LePage budget, tax overhaul hot topics at State House
Republicans reserved their judgment on the governor’s proposal while Democrats promoted their jobs agenda.
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LePage tax plan overshadows legislators’ agendas
Republicans and Democrats roll out broad policy goals, but the governor’s budget plan dominates the conversation.