Medicaid expansion is the law, and I am committed to implement it. But I am forced to veto LD 837.…
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Medicaid-expansion advocates plan to bring busloads of able-bodied adults to DHHS offices on July 2 to enroll in MaineCare. But the Legislature…
The Maine people elect legislators to represent them in Augusta. They expect these elected officials to enact good public policy…
Americans paid their 2017 federal and state income taxes this week. Filing taxes isn’t a pleasant or easy task, but…
As Governor, it’s my responsibility to make the tough decisions. The upcoming closure of the Downeast Correctional Facility in Washington…
As we look forward to the new year, one of the big challenges facing our state is growing our workforce…
At this time of year, we gather with loved ones to celebrate Christmas, count our blessings, remember the past year…
I have laid out four basic principles to guide the Legislature’s decision on how to pay for Medicaid expansion. We…
Proponents of Medicaid expansion have not been honest with the Maine people. They claim it’s free because the federal government…
The federal government must do a better job to provide adequate resources for background checks on people purchasing firearms. Horrific…
Mainers are generous people, and we are known to help our neighbors when there is a need. Whether it during…
The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during a disaster. Even as Hurricane Harvey…
The violent behavior in Charlottesville was more than despicable—it was deadly, causing the deaths of three people and injuries to…
The Maine Legislature voted to override Governor Paul LePage’s veto of LD 1170 on Wednesday, raising the legal age to…
After years of fixing Maine’s balance sheet, now is the time to make investments in our economy. During this past…
Gov. Paul LePage vetoed two overreaching proposals on Tuesday, blasting the bills as attempts at “social engineering” society in Maine.…
Since being sworn into office in 2011, Gov. Paul LePage has taken necessary steps to get Maine’s fiscal house in…
I submitted a budget more than six months ago and Democrats are going to try to blame the Governor’s Office…
Maine Democrats want welfare dollars, collected from the hardworking taxpayers of Maine, to be spent outside of our state. Maine…
Where is the accountability in Augusta? Lawmakers agreed on Tuesday to establish a special committee designed to formulate a bipartisan…
If your car is less than 12 years old, you may be saving money in the near future. Rep. Richard…
Gov. Paul LePage announced late Monday he has filed a lawsuit in Kennebec County Superior Court against Maine Attorney General…
AUGUSTA – Over the last year, nearly a dozen projects under the Land for Maine’s Future (“LMF”) program have been…
Governor Paul R. LePage has announced he will take several actions in light of recent controversial comments from both himself…
One of the great privileges of my time as Governor has been the many opportunities I’ve had to meet our…
I love it when liberals are wrong. Especially the self-indulgent keyboard warrior types who make it a priority to go…
Anyone remotely familiar with Maine’s economy knows it’s at a crossroads. Between 2004 and 2014, its cumulative economic growth ranks…
Today, Governor Paul LePage announced he will introduce common-sense legislation that will help grow Maine’s rainy day fund and promote…
In the latest disagreement between the executive branch and the Attorney General’s Office, Janet Mills threatened to take action against…
In an effort to increase transparency and accessibility, Governor Paul LePage will hold his next Town Hall style meeting live…
In October 2006, The Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program published “Charting Maine’s Future: An Action Plan for Promoting Sustainable Prosperity…
Members of the Maine House of Representatives defeated the effort to impeach Governor Paul LePage by a landslide, bi-partisan vote…
Bill Brown, the Chair of the Board of Directors at The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences (MeANS), has resigned his position. Brown…
On Thursday, Maine’s Government Oversight Committee (GOC) conducted a series of interviews following up on an Office of Program Evaluation…
On Thursday, The Supreme Judicial Court of Maine unanimously ruled against Governor Paul R. LePage in his veto dispute with…
Governor LePage promised the people of Maine while campaigning for both of his gubernatorial elections that he would do his…
On Wednesday, the Committee on Taxation voted along party lines to reject a bill that would allow a referendum on…
Governor LePage’s effort to end revenue sharing in Maine is being combated in Augusta with a proposal for local option…
Assistant Democratic Senate Leader Troy Jackson (D-Allagash) wants Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage to forfeit his pension unless he his…
Governor Paul R. LePage has announced the promotion of two staff members, Michael Cianchette and Carlisle McLean, to senior legal…
The Tax Foundation credits LePage Administration efforts AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage is pleased to announce Maine’s rating of…
Governor LePage joins the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence at annual tea and ceremony AUGUSTA – Today, Governor Paul…
By Governor Paul LePage My administration has one primary principle that governs education policy, and it is a simple one:…
Governor LePage advocates for reforms in Maine’s energy laws AUGUSTA – Today, Governor Paul LePage released the following statement in…
AUGUSTA – Maine Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew said Tuesday that the State will appeal the recent decision…
Governor Paul R. LePage said Wednesday that Maine-based workers’ compensation insurer Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC) has declared a…
Governor Paul R. LePage and Secretary of state Charles E. summers, Jr. encourage Mainers and eligible dependents serving overseas to request…
On Wednesday the Maine Delegation, led by Governor Paul LePage, departed Hong Kong and flew north to Shanghai to continue…
With winter approaching, Governor LePage joins in requesting full funding for the federal LIHEAP program AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage joined…
HONG KONG – The first three days in China have proven to be productive and successful for the LePage Administration.…
In accordance with a Presidential proclamation, the United States flag and the State of Maine flag shall be flown…
LePage Administration looks to lower prices for Mainers The Maine Energy Office announced Friday that electricity rates in Maine as…
By Prof. John Frary Governor LePage’s proclamation of July 31 as “Milton Friedman Day” probably needs some explanation. Although more…
This week, the Maine legislature will reconvene to consider another supplemental budget. As the Appropriations Committee joins hands once again,…
By now you’ve heard the story of Democrat Rep. Chuck Kruger and his tweet saying he would like to see…
The Legislature will not reconvene immediately to try and overturn Governor LePage’s line-item veto of two items in the recently…
“South of the Border, down Mexico way …” is a perfect song to lead into this column, if you understand…