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.
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Court set to hear House Speaker Eves’ lawsuit against LePage
An attorney for the Republican governor plans to argue in U.S. District Court in Portland that the case brought by his political rival should be dismissed.
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LePage clarifies: Massive layoffs coming from 2 companies
But the governor once again does not provide any further information about the two southern Maine companies reportedly planning sizable layoffs.
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Bill opposing national monuments in Maine going to LePage’s desk
The proposal is inspired by the debate over plans to create a national monument or national park in the Katahdin region.