The governor, who is campaigning for re-election, addresses Thursday’s Eggs & Issues breakfast hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Bill Nemitz: Just how much fraud will that EBT photo stop?
Many times between now and Election Day, Gov. LePage will stand before his adoring supporters and proclaim, ‘Folks, let me tell you what I’m doing to de-fraud Maine’s welfare system.’
Eliot Cutler outlines environmental plan for state
As governor, the independent candidate says he would modernize the Department of Environmental Proctection and promote renewable energy.
Group aims for stronger Maine Clean Election Act
After court decisions and state actions cut candidate participation, the group hopes to change the rules.
Maine activist group apologizes to disabled Republican lawmaker for offensive mailer
The Maine People’s Alliance criticized Rep. Dale Crafts, of Lisbon, for voting against Medicaid expansion.
Maine lawmakers let current mining rules stand
Environmentalists are pleased the Legislature leaves in place the state’s two-decades-old regulations.
Maine’s senators won’t back down on minimum wage bill
Despite a Republican filibuster blocking the latest effort, Susan Collins and Angus King are determined to find a compromise.
New nonpartisan, grass-roots group forms in Maine, will publish voter guide in fall
Several members leave the Maine League of Young Voters to found The Voter Education Brigade.
Maine governor says he’s found money for drug enforcement bill
The Legislature had approved an amended measure but didn’t fund it, and LePage’s plan still faces several obstacles.
Gov. LePage’s vetoes at 179 and counting
The record number is a symptom of the political split in Augusta. Some vetoes may not stand, and some bills became law.