A legislative panel endorses a revised plan that pays for more treatment, doesn’t add as much enforcement and costs $1 million less.
Steve Mistler
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Democrats throw out, alter LePage welfare-reform bills
The Legislature is likely to pass the amended versions, but most Republicans and LePage object to them and vetoes are likely.
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LePage’s fact-checking proposal hits resistance in Maine
It’s unfortunate politicians make false claims, but making a government agency the ‘truth police’ is a bigger threat to democracy, the ACLU says.
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Welfare success story adds to Maine debate
A lawyer tells legislators she rose from poverty using a program that Gov. LePage wants to cut. The state says it needs to be eliminated to meet federal rules.
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Details sought on removal of Maine workers comp officer
Paul Sighinolfi is under fire for removing a claims resolution officer after the NewPage mill in Rumford complained.
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LePage rolls out proposals for ‘tough love’ on welfare
Democrats object to several of the measures, including an end to job-training assistance for low-income parents who pursue two- or four-year college degrees.
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State House Notebook: Candidates reply to LePage claim that he’s a man of action
Also: The politics of workers’ compensation.
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Resolution officer’s removal at Maine workers’ comp board leads to criticism
The officer was pulled off NewPage cases after the company took its fairness concerns to the governor’s staff, and critics see favoritism toward business.
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LePage wants election claims given truth test
Gov. Paul LePage has recently made several public statements accusing his political foes of spreading falsehoods. Now, as the governor ramps up his re-election bid, he wants the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to investigate erroneous campaign claims if a candidate for statewide office files a complaint. LePage has submitted an after-deadline […]
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Deal aims to plug Maine’s budget gap, bolster rainy day fund
In addressing the shortfall this fiscal year, the plan also would affect next year’s proposed spending.