Gov. Paul LePage’s administration is defending Pine Tree Development Zones after a nonpartisan study concluded that structural flaws make it impossible to gauge the program’s impact on Maine’s economy. Read More
“They’re trying to erase history,” said LePage. “How can future generations learn if they erase history?” Read More
The governor claims that broadening eligibility for the government-run program would drive the state into backbreaking debt. Read More
If ratified, the deal would represent a victory for LePage, an opponent of public-sector unions. Read More
The Democratic primary race to replace Gov. Paul LePage in 2018 attracted a seventh contender Thursday when former four-term state Rep. Diane Russell of Portland announced her candidacy. Read More
The list of candidates for Congress on Maine’s 2018 ballot continues to grow, including some from a new political party in Maine: The Libertarian Party. Read More
Lawmakers punted some major issues to whenever the House and Senate return to the State House, meaning the history of the 128th Legislature still has major chapters left unwritten. Read More
A provision co-authored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins to lower drug prices awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. Read More
In June of this year, CMS notified the state that it is recalling more than $51 million in payments that have been made to Maine since 2013, but the state is appealing that decision. Read More
Gov. Paul LePage shot back at former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell on Friday for Mitchell’s defense of recent votes on the Affordable Care Act by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King. Read More
The Maine Office of Geographic Information Systems and the Library of Geographic Information are responsible for mapping activities that support a range of state services and web portals. Read More
“Sens. Collins and King did in fact represent the best interests of the vast majority of Maine people.” Read More
Lawmakers adjourned for the year after overriding 13 of 27 lingering vetoes from the Republican governor, ending a session that gave Maine its first government shutdown since 1991. Read More
Gov. Paul LePage blasted Maine’s two U.S. senators Tuesday for their recent votes against a health care overhaul package backed by Senate Republicans. Read More
Jonathan Fulford of Monroe announced Wednesday that he will run against Poliquin, a Republican, if he wins the 2018 primary against at least two other Democrats. Read More
Collins said moving development of the bill from “behind closed doors” to the public process is a change of course she welcomes. Read More
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin won praise from the environmental community with his announcement. Read More
The former legislator is expected to announce his campaign during a Thursday evening barbecue at his North Berwick home. Read More
Gov. Paul LePage’s verbal assault on Attorney General Janet Mills continued Tuesday on the heels of Mills announcing she would seek the Democratic nomination to replace LePage as Maine’s next governor. Read More
Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a bill watering down solar policy rules that advocates say would slow solar power development in Maine. Read More
