Bills target drone surveillance, police access to text messages and tracking people via their cellphones.
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LePage may have new tactic to get cuts
At a glance, it would appear that Gov. Paul LePage used his weekly radio address to double-down on his $6.2 billion two-year budget proposal. Or was it a double-dare? There seems to be widespread belief among Republicans and Democrats that the governor’s proposal to save more than $200 million by suspending municipal aid for two […]
Bill Nemitz: Cutler sees no need for spoiler alert
Cutler’s formation of a campaign committee last week leaves no one doubting he’ll run once again for the Blaine House, just as he did in 2010, as an independent stick in the spokes of Maine’s two-party apparatus.
Maine man falls short in national Republican chairman vote
Mark Willis of Dennysville represents the party’s libertarian wing, which backed Rep. Ron Paul.
LePage’s plan to cover budget gap with casino revenue questioned
An official says it’s a ‘really bad precedent’ to shift money meant to benefit education to another use.
Oversight of Maine health-insurance fund questioned
The board in control of fees used to keep down rates on individual policies acts in private.
Maine Secretary of State picks new small business advocate
Peggy Schaffer, formerly of economic development department, will replace Jay Martin
Cutler signals Blaine House run
His campaign committee filing means that Eliot Cutler can now raise money for a potential bid.
LePage’s cap could choke off funds for the needy
If the $10.1 million limit is hit before June 30, no one would be required to pick up the slack.
Impact of Maine bond rate drop seen as minimal
But the lower Fitch ranking spurs a political debate about the structural changes needed to solve Maine’s budget problems.