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PublishedApril 21, 2013
LePage sees no shame in going by the letter grade
Who’s “attaching shame”? Gov. Paul LePage, in his weekly radio address, foreshadowed the pending release of his proposed A-F grading system for Maine’s public schools and took a swipe at Democrats in the process. The Maine Department of Education has said it will roll out plans for the system, which LePage announced in his State […]
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PublishedApril 18, 2013
LePage: Federal audit just routine
But that contradicts reports that said U.S. officials were probing claims of meddling by the governor and his administration.
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PublishedApril 18, 2013
Maine may drop out of emergency unemployment program
The state might leave the federal program because of issues resulting from automatic federal budget cuts
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PublishedApril 15, 2013
Democrats brand A-F grading system a ‘scarlet letter’ for schools
A proposed A-F grading system for Maine schools was one of the biggest policy revelations in Gov. Paul LePage’s February State of the State address. Since then, the Department of Education has said the system would not carry any official consequences for districts — it would incorporate factors such as test scores, graduation rates and […]
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PublishedApril 13, 2013
LePage courts gunmakers to come to Maine
Maine has already contacted two gun companies that have spoken of leaving their states.
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PublishedApril 12, 2013
Source: Maine A.G. reviewing document shredding by state official
A CDC official allegedly ordered records destroyed that could show favoritism in funding.
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PublishedApril 12, 2013
City officials back bills to save state aid
Gov. Paul LePage wants to suspend revenue-sharing, which would force cities and towns to increase local taxes, critics say.
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PublishedApril 11, 2013
Maine fishing bill seeks access for big boats
The proposal aims to expand Maine’s groundfishing quota while easing limits on larger vessels.
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PublishedApril 9, 2013
Maine groups tangle over guns in vehicles at work
Democrats are trying to roll back a 2011 law that allows employees with concealed-weapons permits to keep guns in their cars at their office.
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PublishedApril 9, 2013
Maine House rejects bill to ban cellphone use while driving
The House also rejects a bill requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets.
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