A similar bill was defeated amid political wrangling in last year’s legislative session, even though there was no evidence schools denied uniformed recruiters access to students.
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LePage: Let’s tighten up work rules for TANF
LePage says he will submit a bill to eliminate ‘good cause’ exemptions from the work requirement.
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Leading Maine gay-rights group endorses Michaud in governor’s race
Independent Eliot Cutler objects as EqualityMaine’s political clout goes to his openly gay rival.
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Immigrant backers join forces to oppose LePage rule change
The governor wants to keep asylum seekers from receiving state-funded General Assistance money.
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LePage proposal would end assistance to asylum seekers
Portland officials say a General Assistance rule change could leave many immigrants without shelter or food.
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Republicans use rule to block hearing for Maine judge
Jon David Levy, nominated to federal court, is one of the latest victims of Republican efforts to thwart the president’s judicial appointments.
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Plan to move Maine DHHS office draws protests, possible lawsuit
The new site near the Portland Jetport in South Portland would make services inaccessible to many, demonstrators say.
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Maine lawmaker: Truckers probably don’t have a lot of brains
Democratic state Rep. Brian Bolduc demanded that Auburn police patrol his street and issue citations against truck noise.
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Panel: No bias in Maine unemployment claims dispute process
A special panel finds several flaws but contradicts a claim of Gov. LePage, who drew fire for meeting with hearing officers.
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Cutler hires spokeswoman; new poll gives edge to Michaud
The poll says Michaud has 37 percent of the vote, compared to 36 percent for LePage and 18 percent for Cutler.