Justin Alfond and Mark Eves are the leaders of a Democratic majority that was swept into power in November.
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LePage’s ultimatum disappoints Democrats
The governor refuses to meet with incoming State House leaders until Democrats call off a paid ‘tracker’ who films his public events.
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LePage administration’s budget boss urges immediate $35 million spending halt
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage moved one step closer Monday to ordering immediate cuts to the state budget.
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Governor advised to issue order for immediate cuts
The governor’s budget officer advises a $35 million reduction in response to falling tax revenues.
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Questions surround Maine’s Medicaid shortfall
The magnitude and timing of a $100 million shortfall stunned lawmakers on a state committee.
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$100 million MaineCare shortfall a product of missteps, bad estimates, commissioner tells legislators
Overly optimistic savings initiatives, budgeting based on still-unapproved cuts and a failure to forecast health care claims all are contributing to a projected $100 million shortfall in the state’s Medicaid program.
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Maine DHHS facing $100 million shortfall
Lawmakers expected a $10 million shortfall, but the number given by DHHS commissioner Mary Mayhew sent shock waves through the capitol.
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Fiscal cliff worries blamed for Maine revenue drop
Legislators wait to see if Gov. LePage will order spending cuts to deal with the $35 million shortfall.
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Legal battle brewing over former Brunswick air station tax break
A legal fight is taking shape as the agency that is redeveloping the former Brunswick Naval Air Station seeks to exempt one of its tenants from paying property taxes.
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Skeptics blast study making energy claims
Gov. LePage cited the report in an effort to end renewable-energy mandates in Maine, but critics say it was backed by fossil-fuel interests.