Independent gubernatorial candidate says 2014 won’t be a repeat of 2010 because LePage is “unelectable.”
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Republican leader seeks to end Maine sales tax increase a year early
Rep. Kenneth Frenette, R-Newport, would offset lost revenue with cuts to DHHS and education.
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State seeks bids for 10-year liquor operations contract
The new liquor contract will replace the state’s 10-year deal with Maine Beverage Co., which will expire in mid-2014.
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Gov. LePage proposes $35M in cuts to state budget
Maine would cut about $9.5 million from schools and slash state funding for early childhood education and immunization programs under the proposal.
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LePage vows to shave his head as charity challenge
His vow follows one by DEP Commissioner Patricia Aho to dye her hair pink if the group reaches their goal of $300,000.
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LePage: More federal costs being shifted onto state
He says there’s no evidence the federal government can pay for an expansion of Medicaid.
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Donor lists criticized in Maine gubernatorial race
Support for the candidates is dominated by large donations from wealthy people who aren’t representative of most Mainers, a report says.
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Eliot Cutler announces gubernatorial run
The independent who came within 2 percentage points of winning the Blaine House in 2010 says: ‘This time we will.’
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LePage cancels trip to western Canada
Other officials from his administration will go on the trade mission and meet with Alberta’s premier.
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Eliot Cutler puts his ideas, reflections in new book
The independent, who is likely to soon launch his campaign for Maine governor, criticizes both big parties.