The comment came during a forum in Biddeford in which he also discussed his opposition to a solar energy bill and a minimum-wage referendum.
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LePage signs bill to increase officers’ pay, but veto likely on raises for mental health workers
The governor also signs a law mandating that doctors participate in a program that evaluates prescriptions of opioids while also setting limits on the strength and duration of a prescription.
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Legislature passes highway, R&D bond bills worth $150 million
The two bond measures, which are headed to Gov. Paul LePage’s desk, would appear on the November ballot.
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Legislators approve $13.4 million public bailout of biomass industry
Lawmakers sought to balance the goal of saving logging jobs with the public costs of providing a subsidy for owners of the plants.
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LePage abruptly cancels town hall forum in Newcastle
His administration says the governor felt compelled to stay in Augusta during the ‘frenzied last days of the legislative session.’
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Late-session bill to help mill towns sparks debate on school funding
Lawmakers support providing more school aid to towns affected by paper mill closures, but raise concerns about long-term changes to the funding formula.
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Maine House passes Medicaid expansion, but not by veto-proof margin
This is the sixth time that a proposed expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act appears headed for a veto by the governor.
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LePage signs order that keeps beleaguered education chief in place
The financial order will allow Bill Beardsley to perform many of the duties of commissioner while bypassing confirmation by Legislature.
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Lawmakers remain divided over bill boosting Maine solar industry
Maine House gives first OK but without the bipartisan support that will be needed to overcome an expected veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage giving ‘very serious thought’ to challenging King for Senate seat
The governor criticized Sen. Angus King during a speech in Bangor Tuesday night.