AUGUSTA — A federal judge ruled Friday that Gov. Paul LePage exercised his right to government speech when he removed a mural from the Department of Labor and that he shouldn’t have to stand trial to explain his decision.
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Bill seeks big pivot to private care
AUGUSTA — A former state supreme court chief justice who monitors services for the mentally ill told lawmakers Thursday that he’s unsure whether a plan to privatize intensive case management services is a good idea.
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Executives, supporters: Keep state funding for MPBN intact
AUGUSTA — Eliminating state funds for public radio and television would devastate the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, executives and supporters told lawmakers Wednesday.
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MPBN, others targeted for cuts argue to keep state funding
AUGUSTA — Eliminating state funds for public radio and television would devastate the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, executives and supporters told lawmakers Wednesday.
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Lawmakers told cuts would devastate MPBN
The public broadcasting network says it needs time to replace the state’s 17.4 percent share of its budget.
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Hearings under way on LePage budget
The Appropriations Committee is taking public comments today on proposed cuts to the Maine Clean Election fund, education and the Maine Public Broadcasting Network.
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‘Systematic attack’ forces resignation
AUGUSTA — Citing a “systematic attack” on her agency, Maine State Housing Authority Director Dale McCormick resigned Tuesday in response to prolonged pressure from Republicans who questioned spending by the authority.
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McCormick quits under ‘systemic attack’
AUGUSTA — Citing a “systematic attack” on her agency, Maine State Housing Authority Director Dale McCormick resigned Tuesday in response to prolonged pressure from Republicans who questioned spending by the authority.
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Primary proposal criticized
AUGUSTA — A Democratic lawmaker said Monday that Republican Senate President Kevin Raye is seeking publicity, not a solution, with a bill to change Maine’s presidential nominating process.
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Democrats challenge Raye’s bill on primaries
AUGUSTA — A Democratic lawmaker said Monday that Republican Senate President Kevin Raye is seeking publicity, not a solution, with a bill to change Maine’s presidential nominating process.