Gov. LePage’s budget proposes to close a $221 million shortfall by eliminating Medicaid coverage for 65,000 Mainers.
Susan M. Cover
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Showdown looms in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A clash of political philosophies will play out at the State House this week as lawmakers consider tens of millions of dollars in Medicaid spending cuts proposed by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Hundreds expected for hearings
AUGUSTA — A clash of political philosophies will play out at the State House this week as lawmakers consider tens of millions of dollars in Medicaid spending cuts proposed by Gov. Paul LePage.
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ON MAINE POLITICS: Forbes ranks Maine last for business
AUGUSTA — A new Forbes ranking puts Maine dead-last for the second year in a row on a list of best states for business.
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Proposed cuts may hit elderly hardest
AUGUSTA — Jean Greenleaf of Winthrop gets help from the state each month to pay for her prescription drugs.
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Budget cuts might hit elderly hardest
AUGUSTA — Jean Greenleaf of Winthrop gets help from the state each month to pay for her prescription drugs.
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Small window for Lepage’s Medicaid cuts
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal for state spending cuts that would end Medicaid services for 65,000 Mainers is the type of major change that needs a Republican Legislature if it is to be adopted.
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ON MAINE POLITICS: LePage shortfall plan due this week
AUGUSTA — Health insurance — who gets it and whether the state can afford it — will be front and center at the State House this week when Gov. Paul LePage releases a plan to close a $120 million shortfall at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Occupy Augusta has fans of many faiths
AUGUSTA — People of many faiths marched to Capitol Park Sunday to show support for the Occupy Augusta encampment on the eve of a court hearing to determine whether the group can continue to live in the park.
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Spiritual show of support for Occupy Augusta
AUGUSTA — People of many faiths marched to Capitol Park Sunday to show support for the Occupy Augusta encampment on the eve of a court hearing to determine whether the group can continue to live in the park.