She wants to add rules that cut red tape for businesses, but critics say it would open the door for politics and big-money interests to undermine the independence of important regulatory agencies.
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Maine GOP claims King’s TV ad is illegal
Republicans say Angus King only speaks the words “I approve this message,” but doesn’t put them in fine print at the end of the commercial as he’s legally required to do.
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Michaud’s waiting on big TV campaign
The Democrat has already far outspent his GOP opponent, but won’t air his spots until October.
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Emails shed light on LePage ‘error,’ nominees’ withdrawals
A prominent real-estate developer told Gov. LePage that his handling of a nomination to the state finance authority reminded him of “the Baldacci days.”
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LePage hopes to revive CanaRx’s sales in Maine
Warned off by Maine’s AG, the discount drug provider was expected to save the state more than $3 million a year.
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Progress reported in LePage’s trade mission to China
The Maine delegation arrived in Hong Kong late Sunday, and since then has met with various officials and business leaders.
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Summers getting new help from outsider ads
The GOP group wouldn’t say if it plans more spots touting Democrat Cynthia Dill at independent Angus King’s expense.
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Assistant to AG to become Maine’s first public ombudsman
Brenda Kielty has worked as a lawyer, educator and mediator and is on the board of directors in Regional School Unit 5.
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LePage administers oath to commissioner, judges
The state’s new labor commissioner and eight judicial appointees take the oath of office in a Cabinet Room ceremony.
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State could begin renegotiating liquor contract within weeks
The current 10-year contract, held by Maine Beverage Co., expires in 2014.