Paul LePage
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Commentary
Democrats delay the tough decisions until after the November election
As the legislative session enters its last weeks, Democrats are sitting on their...
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Daily Catch
Let’s prohibit towns from making our elderly homeless
As we wrap up this legislative session, I am making our elderly a...
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Inside Augusta
Do the right thing with Downeast Correctional Facility
As Governor, it’s my responsibility to make the tough decisions. The upcoming closure...
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Inside Augusta
Democrats play politics with our elderly homeowners
I have been working hard to protect our elderly Mainers and to help...
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Taxes
Conforming to the federal tax code is the right policy for Maine
The federal tax cuts will provide about $1 billion in tax relief this...
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Healthcare
Universal Home Care will create more wait lists
Here we go again. There’s another referendum on the ballot this fall that...
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Judiciary
Maine’s judges must be above reproach
One of my most important duties is to appoint judges to Maine’s district,...
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Minimum Wage
Let’s ensure Maine’s minimum wage law does no harm
We need to make sure that employees in Maine do not see the...
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Medicaid Expansion
Tell the Legislature to put their Medicaid Expansion funding plan in writing
It’s been 100 days since voters passed the referendum to expand Medicaid. So...
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News
We must help keep the elderly in their own homes
We need to treat our elderly with respect and let them keep their...
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Labor
The LePage Administration has prioritized treating our state employees fairly
When I came into office in 2011, the state workforce had been subject...
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Welfare
Preventing the purchase of soda, candy with SNAP is crucial to the health of Mainers
Obesity is a problem in our nation, and it’s a problem in Maine....
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Commentary
Taking conservation land off tax rolls increases the burden on homeowners
Too many Maine families are facing skyrocketing property taxes that strain household budgets....
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News
Voter ID is needed to protect Maine’s elections
As American citizens, one of our most precious rights and solemn duties is...
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Daily Catch
Relieving student debt can attract young people to Maine
As we look forward to the new year, one of the big challenges...
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Inside Augusta
A Christmas message from Governor LePage
At this time of year, we gather with loved ones to celebrate Christmas,...
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Medicaid Expansion
Funding Medicaid expansion requires tough choices to avoid the pitfalls of the past
I have laid out four basic principles to guide the Legislature’s decision on...
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Medicaid Expansion
Proponents of Medicaid must put their money where their mouth is
Proponents of Medicaid expansion have not been honest with the Maine people. They...
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National
Let’s make sure gun control laws already on the books are working
The federal government must do a better job to provide adequate resources for...
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Daily Catch
A Thanksgiving wish from Maine Governor Paul R. LePage
Mainers are generous people, and we are known to help our neighbors when...
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Inside Augusta
We must not be fiscally irresponsible in implementing Medicaid expansion
It took a lot of work to balance Maine’s budget, bring fiscal responsibility...
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Daily Catch
Remember to thank veterans and their families
In 1865, President Lincoln asked Americans to remember soldiers and veterans. He urged...
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Commentary
Important questions regarding our future are on the ballot; make your voice known
Maine needs you to make important decisions that will affect our future. Please...
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Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion is ruining budgets in other states, just like it did in Maine
The Maine people are being told that if Medicaid is not expanded, children...
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Inside Augusta
Taxpayers should not pay to give ‘free’ healthcare for able-bodied adults
Special-interest groups are using the ballot box to push initiatives that are bad...
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Healthcare
Senators Collins and King did not put Maine first in ObamaCare debate
Those elected to represent the people of Maine have a responsibility to prioritize...
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National
Senator Collins killed reforms to ObamaCare
Maine’s senior senator in Washington, D.C. single-handedly killed the chance to reform ObamaCare...
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Medicaid Expansion
You must act now to save the American health care system
If we are going to save the American healthcare system, we need your...
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National
Affordable softwood lumber prices are needed now more than ever
After the devastation from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the families who have to...
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National
Join the fight to lower taxes and help Maine families prosper
It is so refreshing to have a President in the White House who...
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Commentary
Disasters reveal the compassion and generosity of the American people
The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than...
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Daily Catch
There’s no excuse for violence from any side
The violent behavior in Charlottesville was more than despicable—it was deadly, causing the...
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Commentary
Legislators who say 18-year-olds are not adults are hypocrites
To be an adult, or not to be? That is the question I...
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Citizens' Initiative
Making promises is easy if you don’t live in the real world
It’s easy for politicians in Washington, D.C. to make promises to the people,...
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Healthcare
Maine’s Senators are out of touch on ObamaCare
If Washington insiders were forced to use the failing ObamaCare system, they would...
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Inside Augusta
Now is the time to invest in Maine’s future
After years of fixing Maine’s balance sheet, now is the time to make...
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Commentary
You cannot put a price on the value of life
As your Governor, I will do everything within my authority to prevent deadly...
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Biennial Budget
A shutdown is possible, and Democrats will need to answer why to the Maine people
I submitted a budget more than six months ago and Democrats are going...
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Biennial Budget
As usual, the budget comes down to crunch time
As usual, the budget comes down to crunch time Folks, it’s déjà vu...
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Commentary
Money alone cannot solve our problems, we need change
Too much money can hide a lot of problems. Well, we spend more...
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Biennial Budget
There is no amount of your money the Legislature will not spend
I’ve said it for years, and I will say it again. There is...
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Inside Augusta
Turnpike tolls are not the answer to better roads and bridges
Our administration has done a good job bringing accountability to the Maine Turnpike...
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In Depth
Mainers can overcome drug addiction with the right help and people involved
Mainers who have overcome drug addiction have powerful stories and when they share...
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Welfare
Gideon’s Bill Would Expand Welfare Dependency
Speaker of the House Sara Gideon is trying to pull a fast one...
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Education
Our Teachers Should Be Paid What They Are Worth
Good teachers are critical to Maine’s future, so let’s pay them adequately. Our...
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Commentary
Regional Services Can Improve Funding for Education
Democrats say they want to reduce property taxes. But they don’t have the...
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Biennial Budget
Democrats’ Budget Is One Page of Talking Points
Democrat politicians in Augusta will take every opportunity to spend more of your...
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Commentary
Legislators Must Enact Welfare Reform for Future Prosperity
Over the past six years, welfare reform has been at the forefront of...
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Commentary
Market Must Drive Energy Costs, Not Handouts
Protecting our natural resources is a priority. It is also a priority for...
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Commentary
Bad Tax Policy Forces Maine Families to Flee to Other States
As your Governor, I want all Mainers to prosper. Providing opportunities for people...
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Commentary
PUC decision confirms ratepayers pay twice
Our electricity rates are far above the national average—Maine has moved up from...
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Citizens' Initiative
LePage: Union lobbyist Ryan Tipping should resign his House seat
Union lobbyist Ryan Tipping should resign his House seat. Legislators who line their...
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Citizens' Initiative
Marijuana Bill Reveals Politics at its Worst
While politicians were scrambling to pass a moratorium on marijuana legalization, their credibility...
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Biennial Budget
Experts recognize that lowering taxes would make Maine more competitive
Legislators may not understand how taxes work, but experts recognize the tax reforms...
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Biennial Budget
The Story You Will Not Hear in the Media about the Budget
In 2002 when Governor Angus King left office the State was seeing red—big...
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Commentary
We Must Support Innovative Approaches to Delivering Education in Maine
If we want to put more money in our classrooms, we need a...
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Citizens' Initiative
Honor the Will of the People, But Do No Harm
As we look forward to the New Year, we think of those who...
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Commentary
Despite Democrats’ Roadblock, Mental Health Unit Will Be Built
Sometimes when you hit a road block, you have to find a detour....
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Commentary
Respect the Will of the Voters, But Do No Harm
When I swore in the 128th Legislature this week, I urged them to...
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Commentary
Stopping the Backroom Energy Deals in Augusta
Since 2010, average residential New England electric rates have increased by 20 percent....
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Commentary
What’s Next for the Referendum Questions
We have a lot of work to do in the upcoming Legislative session....
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Commentary
We Celebrate American Heroes, Patriotism and Sacrifice on this Veterans Day
Veterans Day has been celebrated in many ways since 1926. And one of...
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Commentary
LePage on Question 2
Governor LePage on Question 2 harming Maine’s economyGovernor LePage explains Question 2 –...
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Commentary
Portland Press Herald Refuses to Print Opinion Piece by Governor LePage
When Press Secretary Adrienne Bennett requested the opinion piece be considered for publication,...
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Commentary
Maine People Can’t Trust the MEA
The Maine Education Association (MEA) has used out of state funds to place...
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Commentary
Question 3 Should Be Called the Gun Registry Bill
Question 3 on the November ballot calls for Universal Background Checks on all...
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Commentary
Ballot Questions May Run Afoul of Maine Constitution
Last week I spoke at a forum during Constitution Week at Husson University....
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Commentary
Government Officials Have a Responsibility to Learn about Mental Illness and the Programs that Work
Anyone with mental illness or disability can reach their full potential; they just...
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Commentary
Ranked-Choice Voting Throws Out Traditional Voting System
Question 5 on the November ballot is asking Mainers to replace traditional elections...
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Commentary
Don’t Be Fooled by Another Referendum That Claims to Solve Education Funding
We all agree more money should go directly into the classroom to benefit...
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Commentary
Bad Decisions in Augusta Result in High Electric Prices
Bad decision-making in energy policy is expensive. These bad decisions show up on...
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Inside Augusta
An Open Letter to All State Employees
Dear State Employees, Recently, the print media and the union bosses at the...
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Commentary
Maine Education Association Puts Money Into Political Campaigns, Not Classrooms
The Maine Education Association has a tremendous influence on legislators in Augusta. But...
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Commentary
It’s Not Enough to Show Up to Vote
Being an engaged citizen is more important today than ever. As the general...
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Commentary
Democrats’ Reckless Spending Habits Put Programs and People at Risk
Democrats cannot break their bad spending habits. This week I had to sign...
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Commentary
Maine Doesn’t Need New York-Style Gun Control
The proposal for Universal Background Checks on the November ballot seems simple, but...
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Commentary
LePage: NRCM Should Meet with Me to Create Jobs for Mainers
Last week the executive director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine was...
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Commentary
Dear NRCM Supporters
I’m writing to make donors to Natural Resources Council of Maine aware of...
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Commentary
Ballot Questions Would Take Maine Backwards
We have made progress to lower the income tax, fight the drug epidemic,...
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Commentary
Connecting our Maine Veterans with the Services they Deserve
One of the great privileges of my time as Governor has been the...
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Commentary
NRCM is Ignoring the Will of Rural Mainers
The Natural Resources Council of Maine is at it again. First, they denied...
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Commentary
It’s Not About the Children, It’s About the Union
The Maine Education Association is putting a dishonest initiative on the November ballot....
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Commentary
Blame Dill and Liberals for Poor Economic Record, Not Me
As a shameless shill for liberal causes, it’s no surprise that Cynthia Dill...
