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Elections

Published
April 11, 2014

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.
Published
April 3, 2014

Susan Collins steps up fundraising efforts

The Maine senator steps up her fundraising after her Democratic challenger surprised many by outpacing Collins during the final three months of 2013
Published
April 3, 2014

New PAC’s support of Michaud draws criticism from his opponents

Thursday’s filing by union-backed Maine Forward ignites criticism from the campaigns of Eliot Cutler and Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
April 3, 2014

Republicans like campaign money ruling, Democrats don’t

Either way, it’s likely to benefit the two major political parties and their candidates for Congress.
Published
April 1, 2014

Read Eliot Cutler’s ‘Building a State of Opportunity’ plan

The gubernatorial candidate outlines 21 priority areas.

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Published
April 1, 2014

Eliot Cutler focuses on transportation infrastructure in policy rollout

The gubernatorial candidate lays out 21 priorities, including cellphone and broadband upgrades, and say borrowing is key.
Published
March 28, 2014

Pro-choice group’s endorsement of Michaud draws criticism from Cutler

Eliot Cutler’s campaign says what Michaud calls an evolution on the issue just shows a lack of conviction.
Published
March 24, 2014

State House Notebook: Candidates reply to LePage claim that he’s a man of action

Also: The politics of workers' compensation.
Published
March 20, 2014

Clean-energy views add heat to Maine governor’s race

In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
Published
March 14, 2014

Expanding Medicaid would be ‘sinful,’ LePage says

Two challengers for the governor's seat criticize his comments made on the day he submits petitions to get on the ballot for re-election.