In an interview after a Republican rally in Lewiston on Friday, the former governor said that if re-elected, he would once again try to take away their eligibility for assistance to pay for food, shelter and other needs while awaiting federal authorization to work.
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Republicans say Lewiston key to victories in November
At Friday’s Maine GOP Unity Rally party leaders say things are looking bright for their candidates this year.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is seeking a political comeback.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Democrats tout Gov. Mills’ record on LGBTQ rights
The party slams Republican Paul LePage over his 2018 veto of a bill to ban gay conversion therapy, as well as GOP attacks on LGBTQ rights in many states.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools & Education
Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad
The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state’s website.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine DOE removes LGBT lesson plan at heart of anti-Mills TV ad
The state Department of Education determined the online video lesson was inappropriate for kindergarteners.
Posted inLocal & State
Economy tops Maine voters’ list of concerns
Economic concerns have overtaken COVID-19 as the most important issue facing Maine for first time since the outbreak.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Does Maine law allow LePage to double-dip if he returns as governor?
The Maine attorney general would likely decide whether Paul R. LePage, who receives about $27,000 a year, could continue collecting his pension on top of a state salary.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Former Gov. Paul LePage courts new Mainer votes in Portland
Maine’s former governor takes his re-election campaign to the opening of the Maine Republican Party’s multicultural center in Portland.
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Republicans to open political multicultural center in Munjoy Hill
The center will focus on voter education and turnout, but also offer immigration help and job and language training.