But Democrats accuse the department of mismanagement and say they won’t approve funds until Commissioner Mary Mayhew answers ‘tough questions.’
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Maine panel rejects abortion-related bills
The ACLU cheers the legislative panel’s votes on measures aimed at ‘chipping away’ at rights.
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Maine panel OKs Clean Election upgrade
But with Gov. Paul LePage critical and Republican votes against the bill, it faces an uncertain future.
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Medicaid, hospital debate rages on in Augusta
‘To do one without the other would leave the job half done,’ Democratic leader Mark Eves says, but Republicans are reluctant to expand Medicaid.
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Maine abortion measures bring out passions
Testimony continues into the evening on bills proposed by lawmakers opposed to abortion.
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Lobster promotion fees debated at State House
Augusta may allocate another $1 million for the ad effort.
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Maine panel opposes guns for school employees
But four members of the public safety committee were absent, and they still could vote on the measure.
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Ethanol bill fuels debate in Maine Legislature
The chambers disagree on a bill that would – depending on other states’ actions – ban ethanol.
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Maine Democrats meld Medicaid expansion, hospital payback
The Maine Hospital Association supports both concepts, but Republicans are angry about tying the two together and hospitals fear a LePage veto.
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Maine Senate considers exercise requirement for kids
The Senate also upholds Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that sought to change the school budget approval process for school units known as alternative organizational structures.