AUGUSTA — Records reviewed by The Associated Press show Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration has paid more than $385,000 to a couple of private law firms since 2014. LePage is suing Democratic Attorney General Janet Mills, saying her refusal to legally represent him has cost the state hundreds of thousands of dollars. His office hasn’t […]
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Gov. Paul LePage’s call for military help wasn’t what he meant to say
In the midst of a diatribe against growing anger in the country, Gov. Paul LePage told a radio interviewer that “we’re developing an internal domestic problem” and then appeared to say that he may have to deploy the military in response. But in his mangled phrasing to the host for Auburn radio station Z105.5’s Breakfast […]
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Gov. LePage tells Fox News what GOP must do to repeal Obamacare
Gov. Paul LePage tried to play dealmaker on the Republican Party’s latest health care reform efforts during his latest trip to Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, he appeared on Fox News to amplify concerns about protections for people with pre-existing conditions that threaten to sink the latest attempt to replace Obamacare within the Republican caucus. LePage met […]
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Gov. Paul LePage testifies against Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Maine’s governor says “most” state residents oppose the creation of a national monument in the state and that it could have the unintended effect of increasing pressure on an adjacent state park. Republican Gov. Paul LePage reiterated his opposition Tuesday to former Democratic President Barack Obama’s decision to create the Katahdin Woods and Waters National […]
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Gov. Paul LePage, AG Janet Mills take feud to radio
AUGUSTA — A day after suing Maine’s Democratic attorney general alleging abuse of power, GOP Gov. Paul LePage says her office is a place to put “aging ideologues,” while she called his lawsuit a waste of state resources. Both commented Tuesday during a radio call-in show. LePage alleges Attorney General Janet Mills has refused to […]
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Gov. Paul LePage sues Janet Mills over legal representation
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has sued Attorney General Janet Mills in Kennebec County Superior Court, alleging that Mills has abused her authority to refusing to legally represent the executive branch in court. According to a statement from LePage, Mills’ refusal to represent LePage’s administration has cost the state hundreds of thousands of dollars. “It […]
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Maine wants to require work of certain Medicaid applicants
AUGUSTA (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage’s administration is asking President Donald Trump to allow Maine to require certain adults to work to receive Medicaid. The state wants to count an individual’s personal assets when determining MaineCare eligibility and wants to collect monthly premiums for adults who have the ability to earn income. Department of Health […]
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Gov. Paul LePage sign Maine Real ID bill into law
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage has signed a bill that will put Maine on track to complying with federal Real ID standards and avoiding problems for Mainers accessing federal facilities or boarding domestic flights. LePage, who had urged the Legislature to quickly pass LD 306, made the announcement Friday morning. “It is in the best interest […]
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State labor chief Jeanne Paquette to step down
AUGUSTA — Maine’s commissioner of labor, Jeanne Paquette, is leaving her position after nearly five years to take a job with the University of Southern Maine. Gov. Paul LePage said Friday that he’s proud of the work done by Paquette “to improve services for Maine workers and the businesses that employ them.” Paquette, a former […]
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Paul LePage considers review of Maine’s special education standards
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage said Thursday he may seek a review of Maine’s special education programs in a bid to standardize the way students are treated across the state. “I’m considering putting out an executive order to have that reviewed,” LePage told WGAN radio in Portland during his regular weekly appearance. “Maine does not […]