Democrats control the House and Senate and have a governor who’s on their side. Their priority has been health care, both in policy changes and spending priorities
Paul LePage
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Janet Mills chips away at LePage legacy, but signature reforms remain
Whether it’s moving forward with a voter-approved expansion of Medicaid or vowing to put solar panels on the lawn of the governor’s mansion, Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, with the help of strong Democratic majorities in the Legislature, has moved quickly to unwind much of the policy agenda put in place by her Republican predecessor, Paul LePage.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills administration ends ‘ineffective policy’ of putting photos on food stamp cards
The policy established under Gov. Paul LePage encouraged participants to have their photos on their benefit cards.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers hear proposals aimed at easing tax bite on Maine homeowners
The bills that went before the Taxation Committee would all increase the amount of property value exempt from local taxes, but some would apply only to older residents.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
Posted inLocal & State
Paul LePage pardoned late mentor’s grandson, over 100 others
The state released a list of 112 people LePage pardoned in the last days of his governorship, for crimes including drug trafficking, tax evasion and embezzlement.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Janet Mills, Paul LePage share a fondness for speeding
Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage and current Democratic Gov. Janet Mills share at least one thing: a lead foot
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Paul LePage says cutting Electoral College would hurt whites
LePage says cutting the Electoral College would mean there is never another presidential candidate from small states like “Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wyoming, Montana, Rhode Island.”
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Gail Beaucage: LePage emulating Trump
Gail Beaucage letter to the editor critical of Paul LePage
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage legal fights tested limits, cost Maine $900,000
Newly sworn-in Democratic Gov. Janet Mills comes into office with some of those lawsuits still pending.