But with Gov. Paul LePage critical and Republican votes against the bill, it faces an uncertain future.
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Medicaid, hospital debate rages on in Augusta
‘To do one without the other would leave the job half done,’ Democratic leader Mark Eves says, but Republicans are reluctant to expand Medicaid.
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Push on to link MaineCare expansion to LePage hospital plan
In a surprise vote that fell mostly along party lines, Democrats on the Health and Human Services Committee voted to link a plan that will expand MaineCare — Medicaid — for low-income Mainers to the governor’s plan to pay hospitals outstanding Medicaid reimbursements.
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Maine Democrats meld Medicaid expansion, hospital payback
The Maine Hospital Association supports both concepts, but Republicans are angry about tying the two together and hospitals fear a LePage veto.
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Maine panel endorses labels for genetically modified food
Agribusiness giants like Monsanto will likely sue and have deep pockets, the AG says, but lawmakers still recommend passage.
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LePage increases pledge to $50,000 for Lewiston fire victims
The pledge follows criticism of the governor’s handling of the crisis.
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Democrats take steps against virtual Maine charter schools
Those on the education panel say the state should not subsidize the for-profit entities.
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LePage: Union lawyer lied about shutdown
But the leader of the state employees union stands by the claim that plans are being made for one.
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Maine tax overhaul proposal meets stiff opposition
Critics focus on provisions that would either remove sales tax exemptions or increase excise taxes.
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Bipartisan tax overhaul plan meets with withering opposition
An overhaul plan designed to provide tax relief to Mainers encountered withering opposition Friday from the industry and interest groups that would help pay for it.