The governor alleges that Janet Mills willfully refused to provide access to public records that should have been turned over.
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Judge dismisses LePage lawsuit against attorney general over cost of hiring outside attorneys
The governor wanted the Attorney General’s Office to pay for the legal costs of filing briefs in support of President Trump’s immigration orders.
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Maine’s Janet Mills, 36 other attorneys general urge incentives for opioid alternatives
They say the health care industry should promote the use of physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic care for the treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain.
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Maine getting $950,000 under settlement with EpiPen maker
Mylan, the drug’s manufacturer, has settled with the federal Department of Justice over allegations of overcharging Medicaid for its emergency allergy medication.
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Reported suicide by transgender boy housed in girls unit at Long Creek prompts demand for review
His death while on suicide watch raises many questions about incarceration practices, but corrections officials aren’t talking, even as two groups ask the Maine attorney general to investigate.
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Sides at pot legalization forum debate whether referendum would allow use by children
The attorney general’s position that Question 1 repeals laws against possession by juveniles has become a central issue in the marijuana campaign.
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Maine attorney general says Question 1 flawed, makes pot legal for children
The state’s top law enforcement officer says the legalization initiative would repeal existing law covering minors, but the Yes on 1 campaign says that’s clearly incorrect.
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Maine ad campaign gives grim ‘dose of reality’ on painkillers
Three TV commercials show a mother finding an unresponsive son, a girl slumped over at a party and a teammate passing a painkiller to an injured friend.
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Maine attorney general to sue LePage administration over closed commission meeting
It may be the first time that an attorney general has taken legal action against a governor’s administration for violating freedom of access laws.
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Penobscots vacate seat in Maine Legislature
The shift reflects ongoing tensions between the state and Maine’s federally recognized Indian tribes.