Amid promises to tackle the budget, the new legislative session kicks off with meetings.
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Augusta panel rejects 4 of 5 proposals for new charter schools
The commission denies four applications, including two virtual schools, and gives an initial go-ahead to the proposed Harpswell Coastal Academy.
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Maine lawmakers getting down to work today
The state budget is going to be a priority for the Republican governor and lawmakers as they return to the State House.
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Departing AG Schneider lands new job in LePage administration
LePage taps William Schneider as deputy director of agency reviewing and investigating economic policy.
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State agencies revert to Democratic control
The new top officials are not seen as outspoken partisans, but they will differ with Gov. LePage.
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Teachers union balks at push for unlimited charter schools
Gov. LePage plans to introduce legislation this session to lift the current cap of 10 schools in the next 10 years.
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Governor will swear in top state officers
Democrats replace Republicans as attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer and auditor.
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LePage speaks to Democrats through a video on YouTube
In the latest of several YouTube videos he has taped, LePage says giving targeted tax breaks to businesses can stimulate the economy.
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Panel to meet on governor’s spending cuts
Democrats want the committee to get started on Gov. Paul LePage’s curtailment order.
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LePage administration wades into Brunswick tax fight
The town accuses the LePage administration of ‘picking sides’ in its property tax dispute involving Kestrel Aeroworks.