Maine says it will take part in wider eligibility if the Obama administration picks up the costs for 10 years.
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LePage asks when debt plan will pass
The governor, however, hasn’t stuck to his vow to veto all bills sent to him before paying off that debt.
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LePage seeks borrowing for work on roads, bridges
The proposed $100 million bond package would also fund other transportation projects.
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Sanford advances in SC race, Colbert’s sister wins
The race has drawn national attention because of Mark Sanford’s well-known fall from grace and Colbert Busch’s relationship to Stephen Colbert.
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Maine bill would curb tracking people via cell signal
The bill would require police to get a warrant to obtain location information, except in certain dire situations.
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LePage spurs new debate on Medicaid expansion
But since the governor switched his stance from November, the debate is now between Republicans and other Republicans.
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LePage defends Maine education budget
The governor says his two-year budget that provides about $84 million more in state funding to schools compared to the education budget when he took office.
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‘Punitive’ bill said to target LePage
Sen. Troy Jackson’s bill to limit governors’ pensions gets a cool reaction from both sides of the aisle.
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LePage’s teacher retirement proposal draws fire
School districts say paying part of the costs will force them to lay off staff and cut other services.
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Republican leaders: Get rid of Maine caucus
A new report recommends that states like Maine switch to presidential primaries in hopes of involving more voters.