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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Primary elections bill wins support in Maine House and Senate
The bill, introduced in response to long lines at some caucus locations last month, would begin the process of moving Maine toward holding presidential primaries.
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Legislators overturn LePage veto of bill sought by ‘cold case families’
The measure, one of four that will become law after override votes Monday, gives families additional time to sue alleged killers.
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Maine biomass bailout would tap $13.4 million in public funds
An amended proposal shifts the burden of the rescue plan from electricity ratepayers to taxpayers.
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Lawmakers reach compromise to ease impact of MaineCare rule changes for mentally ill
A committee votes unanimously to extend the transition period for Section 17 clients to find new providers of day services.
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Republicans in Maine House block $18 million spending plan
The measure fails to get the 102 votes needed in the Democratic-controlled House to override an expected veto from Gov. Paul LePage.
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LePage swears in Biddeford senator caught up in larger political tussle
Sen. Susan Deschambault takes the oath of office in the governor’s office four days after the governor canceled her swearing-in over an unrelated dispute with Democrats.
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Bill to switch Maine to presidential primaries moves forward
A legislative committee votes 12-0 to endorse a bill that would begin the process of switching Maine from a caucus state to a primary state.