A spokesman says businesses have influenced lawmakers to preserve a $69.9 million tax break subsidized by Maine taxpayers last year.
Steve Mistler
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Thousands of Mainers face loss of jobless aid
Extended benefits have been a lifeline for those looking for work during the slow recovery from recession, but Congress is about to let them expire.
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LePage sends layoff notices to 58 state employees
The union president says layoffs are unlikely and the reasons LePage cites for the notices do not apply.
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State House Notebook: Political actors play roles as probe stirs up casino bid
The Ethics Commission investigation of a two-year-old failed gambling initiative reveals wheeling and dealing.
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Federal probe into Maine jobless disputes could be released in January
The investigation followed allegations that Gov. LePage tried to pressure claims adjudicators.
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Maine lawmaker: Truckers probably don’t have a lot of brains
Democratic state Rep. Brian Bolduc demanded that Auburn police patrol his street and issue citations against truck noise.
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Maine CDC shredded documents justifying grant awards
Investigators find evidence that the award to at least one program was manipulated and that records justifying allocations were destroyed.
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Panel: No bias in Maine unemployment claims dispute process
A special panel finds several flaws but contradicts a claim of Gov. LePage, who drew fire for meeting with hearing officers.
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Maine DHHS chief: Medicaid expansion ‘unsustainable’
Commissioner Mary Mayhew’s visit comes amid continuing controversies at her agency.
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Critics of DHHS move out of Portland: Bus route to new site has 72 stops
Senate President Justin Alfond says that’s an obstacle for those who need aid, but the LePage administration says most recipients will have easy access.