Office of Governor Paul LePage

A business leader who served his community as mayor, Paul LePage decided to run for Governor believing the approach that had succeeded throughout his business career and in Waterville could work for all of Maine. Paul LePage was sworn in as Maine Governor on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and is currently serving his second term.
-
News
Governor LePage issues statement about hospital CEOs pushing for Medicaid expansion
In response to a newsletter put out by Maine Medical Center CEO Richard...
-
Commentary
LePage Urges College Students Who Vote to Establish Maine Residency
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today issued a statement urging college students...
-
Inside Augusta
New Rule to Ban Food Stamps for Major Lottery and Gambling Winners
Winners of $5,000 or more will be removed from SNAP when they win...
-
Commentary
Governor Raises Concern Over Land for Maine’s Future Project
AUGUSTA – Over the last year, nearly a dozen projects under the Land...
-
Inside Augusta
Lepage Urges Congress to Reduce Regulatory Burden on Maine’s Small Hydropower Facilities
Governor Paul R. LePage has called attention to the precarious future of many...
-
Inside Augusta
Governor LePage Apologizes to the People of Maine, Gattine Family
Governor Paul R. LePage has announced he will take several actions in light...
-
Inside Augusta
Governor Calls on Attorney General to Get Serious About Welfare Fraud
Since less than half of the welfare fraud cases presented to Attorney General...
-
Commentary
Maine People’s Alliance Should Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is
The debate on whether or not voters should increase Maine’s minimum wage continues,...
-
Daily Catch
Governor Issues Executive Order to Identify Risks Associated with Ethanol Use
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage has issued an Executive Order in an...
-
Commentary
Governor Addresses U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
Governor Paul R. LePage on Wednesday delivered remarks to the U.S. House Committee...
-
Commentary
NRCM to Bus National Monument Supporters to Meeting Next Week
Governor Paul R. LePage today reiterated his opposition to a proposal from out-of-state...
-
Commentary
PPH Refuses to Print Facts About Warden Service Raid
After the Portland Press Herald refused to print a detailed response with the...
-
Daily Catch
Statement of Governor on Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center Dedication Ceremony
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today issued a statement regarding the Theodora...
-
Commentary
Governor Signs Major Opioid Prescribing Reform Bill
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage on Tuesday signed into law LD 1646,...
-
Commentary
Governor Signs Bill to Provide Tuition for National Guard
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage signed LD 1612 into law today, which...