A former Snowe staffer will replace Kenneth Fletcher, who insiders say had built credibility at the State House.
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LePage bill would give plane buyers a free ride
The administration wants to permanently eliminate sales taxes on aircraft and their parts.
LePage readies bills to tighten welfare rules
Among the measures is a bill that could ban drug felons from welfare and prohibit food stamps to buy soda.
Senate passes bill with fishing disaster funds for Maine
The measure goes to the Republican-controlled House, where it could face stronger opposition.
Maine advocates for mental health, elderly brace for cuts
Groups also anticipate reductions in adoption and foster care services as well as substance-abuse programs.
LePage orders $35.5 million in state spending cuts
Education ($12.6 million) and health services ($13.4 million) will bear the brunt of the cuts, which come after state revenues fail to meet projections.
Portland councilor: Let cities make own gun rules
Edward Suslovic says state law doesn’t give cities and towns enough flexibility to regulate guns.
Maine lawmakers cool to guns for teachers
The bill proposed by a Hampden Republican will get an airing despite Democrats’ reservations.
Arming teachers is unsafe, Maine police say
Law enforcers say a proposal by a Maine lawmaker could actually increase the danger.
Head of Maine gun group calls for guns in schools
But the president of the Maine teachers union says ‘there is no place for guns in schools.’