The bill would have provided $1 million for a program for people who buy solar-powered systems.
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LePage’s plan for special ‘Open for Business Zones’ rejected by Senate
The governor calls the vote ‘the latest attack by job-killing liberal politicians.’
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Medicaid expansion bill dies, can’t overcome LePage veto
The bill would have extended care to more than 60,000 low-income Mainers. LePage said he didn’t trust the federal government to follow through on its promise to pay for it.
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Bill Nemitz: For once, the Big Guy really is a big guy
Gov. Paul LePage changes his mind on the heroin overdose antidote Narcan – for the right reason.
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LePage renews his plea for welfare reform
Meanwhile, a new hotline enables law enforcement to directly report EBT card fraud to the state DHHS.
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LePage vetoes Maine Medicaid expansion bill
The bill received bipartisan support but not enough to override LePage, who says Maine cannot afford it and federal promises can’t be trusted.
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House backs modified version of LePage drug war
A legislative panel adds treatment funding while reducing the governor’s request for drug agents.
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Maine panel proposes $30 million budget fix, adding services for disabled
The deal to reduce waiting lists for home- and community-based care for hundreds of developmentally disabled residents is a key element of the agreement.
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LePage relents a bit on lifesaving heroin overdose antidote
After fighting wider access to naloxone, LePage says he would allow it for certain family members, but some ask why not police and EMTs.
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LePage signs bill to help Maine paper mill reopen
The law encourages, but does not force, Great Northern’s power provider to share certain profits with the paper-maker in East Millinocket.