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PublishedMay 1, 2013
U.S. investigating accusations of LePage meddling
The governor is accused of pressuring federally funded unemployment hearing officers to rule in favor of business.
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PublishedApril 30, 2013
Maine’s in as a lab for tax reform
A major proposal, due out today, would slash the state income tax and is similar to plans in other states.
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PublishedApril 30, 2013
Maine coalition to propose dramatic tax reform
Consumption taxes would rise and Maine income taxes would drop, says a draft of the bipartisan plan.
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PublishedApril 27, 2013
Trash policy a key focus of lobbyists in Augusta
During the current legislative session, close to $110,000 has already been spent on waste management proposals.
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PublishedApril 26, 2013
Maine Democrats offer deal on debt to hospitals
Gov. LePage blasts the proposal, which links repayment of the debt to an expansion of Medicaid.
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PublishedApril 25, 2013
Maine legislative panel to consider probe of unemployment controversy
The oversight panel could approve an independent review of a lunch meeting between Gov. Paul LePage and unemployment hearing officers.
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PublishedApril 24, 2013
Maine lawmakers unanimously reject lobster bycatch bill
The bill would have allowed local fishermen to keep some lobsters caught in drag nets, but lobstermen vehemently objected.
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PublishedApril 23, 2013
Should Maine require labeling for genetically modified food?
Hundreds gather in Augusta to debate consumer awareness of bioengineered farm products as lawmakers try to decide.
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PublishedApril 20, 2013
Unemployment claims data suggesting state system not broken
Employers win most unemployment appeals despite the LePage administration’s contention that the process is skewed in favor of workers.
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PublishedApril 17, 2013
Feds look into charge targeting LePage
Auditors view unemployment files in response to complaints of undue pressure by the governor.
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