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Poll shows LePage, Michaud in virtual tie in Maine race for governor

by Steve Mistler April 16, 2014

The survey gives the governor a slight lead — his first in public poll — but margin of error, other surveys indicates dead heat.

by Michael Shepherd April 16, 2014

Cain, a Democrat, and Poliquin, a Republican, are well ahead of their opponents in the June 10 primary.

The governor objected to the bill because it would’ve added 60 cents a year to residents’ electric bills.

by Steve Mistler April 15, 2014

The proposal includes a provision to help hundreds of developmentally disabled Mainers waiting for home- and community-based support services.

The bill falls short of the two-thirds support that emergency measures, or bills that take effect immediately, need for final passage.

The bill now faces a final Senate vote before being sent to Gov. Paul LePage.

by Eric Russell April 15, 2014

Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler’s plan would reduce property taxes by up to 40 percent, and pay for it by expanding the sales tax.

The governor’s proposal to offer businesses tax breaks and ‘right-to-work’ zones had earlier been rejected by the Senate.

by Steve Mistler April 14, 2014

Gov. LePage says he’ll veto the bill because of a last-minute change, but the 147-0 vote signals it’s likely to be overridden.

Rep. Aaron Libby, 31, says the legislative schedule makes it difficult to work on his family’s Limerick farm.