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PublishedJanuary 22, 2013
State General Assistance funding might run dry
Gov. LePage’s proposed $10.1 million cap for the current fiscal year could leave funding “a couple months short,” says the director of DHHS’ Office of Family Independence.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2013
Bill seeks to roll back Maine law covering insurance rate review
More bills looking to change the law passed by the Republican-led Legislature in 2011 are expected.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2013
Maine board backs ban on BPA in baby-food packaging
If adopted by the Legislature, Maine would be the third state to impose BPA bans that exceed federal standards.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2013
In switch, Maine Republican pushes higher taxes on wealthy
State Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Wilton, said his constituents disagree with Gov. LePage’s tax cuts for Maine’s 4,100 wealthiest families.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2013
Maine roads and bridges in line for extra boost
Lawmakers will consider a $100 million transportation bond with $51 million due to be released.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2013
LePage: Borrow $100 million for prison project
State officials say the project, which would demolish most of the prison’s buildings, is needed because of badly outdated facilities.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2013
Plan to balance Maine’s social services budget relies on one-time fixes
The fiscal year ends June 30, making it too late for big reforms and program cuts, Maine’s finance chief says.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2013
State House: Democrats unveil legislative agenda
But with looming problems, including two projected statewide budget shortfalls, party leaders are vague on policy specifics as the governor’s office says he won’t consider tax increases in a new budget.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2013
Activists crowd State House as Legislature convenes
Amid promises to tackle the budget, the new legislative session kicks off with meetings.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2013
Opponents challenge LePage on education funding
Rep. James Campbell, I-Newfield, says he has drafted a bill to use state revenue from the Oxford Casino to fully fund K-12 education.
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