Gov. LePage says cash withdrawals outside Maine show reforms are needed, but they made up fewer than 2% of all cash transactions.
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Bill to aid idled Maine paper mill advances
It would change state law in hopes of restarting a mill and restoring jobs in East Millinocket.
Maine lawmakers override two vetoes by Gov. LePage
One bill would create a study group to improve the state’s response to child abuse and neglect.
Maine’s workers comp chief says media, politics created controversy
At a hearing marked by claims of election-year maneuvering, he denies having a pro-business bias in removing a hearing officer after a complaint.
Maine wants recognition of Agent Orange exposure
A bill that focuses on potential exposure by Maine Army National Guard members will be signed into law today.
LePage board nomination angers pro-rail group
Robert McEvoy, LePage’s choice for a rail agency, opposes a proposed train facility in Brunswick.
Bill Nemitz: Welfare war story doesn’t match reality
South Portland Detective Sgt. Steve Webster has stared into the abyss of ‘welfare fraud’ in Maine and, trust him, it’s unbelievable.
Maine legislative panel endorses market study of gambling
The bill would direct the state to hire a consultant to determine whether there is demand for more slots here.
Maine lawmakers approve bill to block foreign tax havens
Supporters say the bill would bring millions more in tax revenue to the state and level the playing field for small businesses, but some Republicans say it would discourage business investment.
Eliot Cutler focuses on transportation infrastructure in policy rollout
The gubernatorial candidate lays out 21 priorities, including cellphone and broadband upgrades, and say borrowing is key.