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Maine coalition to propose dramatic tax reform

by Steve Mistler April 30, 2013

Consumption taxes would rise and Maine income taxes would drop, says a draft of the bipartisan plan.

Lawmakers’ linking of debt payment and Medicaid expansion could delay repayment of millions owed, a lobbyist says.

by Tom Bell April 29, 2013

The legislators are appraising proposals touching on concealed weapons and expanded background checks.

Democratic legislators, school officials cry foul over Gov. Paul LePage’s education initiative.

The committee puts off ordering an investigation into the meeting with unemployment officers.

by Steve Mistler April 26, 2013

Gov. LePage blasts the proposal, which links repayment of the debt to an expansion of Medicaid.

by Kevin Miller April 26, 2013

Her decision clears the way for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud or former Gov. John Baldacci to enter the race.

The new law makes the names, addresses and birth dates of permit holders confidential.

The governor allegedly pressured unemployment hearing officers to make more pro-business decisions.

by Glenn Adams / The Associated Press April 25, 2013

House GOP Leader Kenneth Fredette said the two bills would have brought jobs to Maine by making the state more attractive to businesses.