All posts tagged "LePage"
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Money Talks: Breaking down Michaud, Cutler and LePage's fundraising reports
AUGUSTA – Campaign finance reports for the three major candidates for governor...
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Report: Maine GDP growing
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Tuesday published its monthly State Coincident...
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Maine jobless rate hits lowest since 2008
AUGUSTA – Maine’s jobless rate hit 6.7 percent in the month of October—the...
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Liberal lawmakers kill every single attempt at welfare reform
AUGUSTA – Fixing Maine’s sprawling Department of Health and Human Services programs will...
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LePage congratulates 'Boston Strong' World Series Champion Red Sox
AUGUSTA – Republican Gov. Paul LePage offered congratulations to the World Series Champion...
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Update from Mexico on LePage trade mission
The Office of Gov. Paul R. LePage sent the following update Wednesday regarding...
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A day on the road with Paul – Governor LePage
Gov. Paul LePage traveled to Washington County on Tuesday for a scheduled tour...
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LePage to Feds: Tear Down This Barricade
AUGUSTA – Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage announced Tuesday that he will travel...
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Maine People's Alliance spies reveal LePage helping state workers despite union bosses' politicking
The Maine People’s Alliance revealed Tuesday that one of its “spies” secretly recorded...
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LePage: Maine cannot rely on federal money
AUGUSTA – Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage said in his weekly address that...
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BREAKING: State union cooperating with LePage on partial federal shutdown
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage and representatives from the Maine State Employees Association...
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LePage's plan for welfare debt moves forward
AUGUSTA – As Democratic lawmakers plan a second major push to expand Medicaid...
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LePage’s weekly radio talk addresses “Stuck Economy"
AUGUSTA – Governor LePage dedicated his weekly address to highlighting his efforts to...
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International Company to Expand Wilton Customer Center
AUGUSTA – At a Tuesday press conference in the State House, Barclaycard, an...
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Charter school enemy Alfond addresses Maine's first charter school grads
The first students to graduate from one of Maine’s fledgling public charter schools...
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LePage blasts Alfond on "unconscionable" attack on public school
AUGUSTA – Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage on Wednesday hit back at Senate...
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Gov LePage's Weekly Address: "I’d bet my life on the word of a recruiter over a superintendent any day of the week and twice on Sunday."
Hello, this is Governor Paul LePage. (Click here for audio) Playing politics is...
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LePage: Legislature's budget will not help Maine's economy
AUGUSTA – Maine Gov. Paul LePage released a video on Thursday explaining why...
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It's official: LePage vetoes legislative budget
AUGUSTA – Maine Gov. Paul LePage on Monday officially vetoed the Legislature’s proposed...
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LePage vows to veto Democratic budget, calls for compromise
AUGUSTA – Maine Gov. Paul R. LePage announced Thursday that he intends to...
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LePage Admin gives Democrat-owned media silent treatment
AUGUSTA – Reporters from three of Maine’s largest newspapers will no longer have...
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M.D. Harmon: Texas Gov Rick Perry revives competitive federalism
The Politico website has noted that there is a Republican governor giving Democrats...
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Democrats block LePage's testimony on budget
AUGUSTA – Sen. Dawn Hill (D-York), chair of the Joint Standing Committee on...
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HHS budget deadline looms, LePage asks Eves-Alfond: What's your plan?
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul R. LePage on Friday delivered a letter to to Democratic...
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Democratic infighting over welfare expansion threatens hospital repayment
AUGUSTA – Democratic infighting continued at the State House on Wednesday as members...
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LePage: Pay the hospitals!
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul R. LePage on Saturday used his weekly radio address...
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As Republicans demand vote on hospital repayment, Democrats in disarray over Medicaid expansion
AUGUSTA – With less than two months remaining in the current legislative session,...
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LePage says budget critics should stop complaining and bring solutions
AUGUSTA – Maine’s mayors and municipal officials have done a lot of complaining...
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Hatchetgate: Lawyer behind allegations against LePage has ties to potential 2014 opponents
AUGUSTA – The lawyer who helped fuel sensationalist claims about Gov. Paul R....
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Blaine House Bully Defends 2nd Amendment in Wall Street Journal
Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage on Friday published an opinion editorial with the...
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HATCHETGATE: The Anatomy of a Hit Piece
On Wednesday the Lewiston Sun Journal, the Bangor Daily News, and Maine Today...
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Baldacci says paying hospitals with liquor contract was his idea
Gov. John E. Baldacci took to radio Tuesday morning to correct Republican “half-truths”...
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LePage: High Electricity Rates? Blame Wind Power
AUGUSTA – Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage told Mainers on Saturday that electricity...
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LePage to Democrats: I'll give up my pension if you pay the hospitals
AUGUSTA – Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage said Wednesday via Twitter that he...
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LePage Offers Sebelius Quid Pro Quo on Medicaid Expansion
Republican Gov. Paul R. LePage has offered the federal government a quid pro...
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Democratic Lawmakers Accuse Dirigo Health Board Nominee of Wanting Higher Costing, Poorer Quality Health Care
Democrats on the Insurance and Financial Services Committee last Tuesday reached new heights...
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Howie Carr Cites The Maine Wire in Segment on Welfare Reform
Legendary conservative talk show host Howie Carr was talking welfare reform on Tuesday...
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DailyCaller: Maine governor takes on USDA to fight food stamp fraud
Maine Gov. Paul LePage blasted the United States Department of Agriculture for denying...
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LePage Blasts Obama Cabinet Secretaries Over Leaks
Agents of the federal government are conspiring to politically damage Republican Gov. Paul...
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Governor LePage: Mainers Deserve an Open Government
This is the governor’s weekly radio address for February 9, 2013. To listen to...
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LePage: Reducing Energy and Electricity Prices for the People of Maine
Hello. This is Governor Paul LePage. It is no secret that the federal...
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MHPC study asks, “Where Have Maine’s ‘Rich’ Gone?”
Legislators calling for the repeal of Gov. LePage’s tax cuts for the “rich”...
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Governor's Weekly Address: We cannot tax our way to recovery
Audio of the Governor’s Weekly Message can be found here. Hello. This is Governor...
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Poll: LePage very unpopular—but could win anyway
Paul LePage is one of the most unpopular Governors in the country. Only...
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MHPC Report: The Past and Present of Customized Learning in Maine
Amanda Clark, education policy analyst at MHPC, presented this report at luncheon events...
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LePage: Pay off hospitals and sell bonds to create $600 million in investment
Audio of the Governor’s Weekly Message can be found here. Maine people work...
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Governor’s budget focuses on education, skills gap, criminal justice
While much focus has been placed on Governor LePage’s proposal to suspend revenue...
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Governor's budget would cut 200 state jobs, reduce welfare spending, decrease revenue sharing
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage has proposed a balanced state budget that...
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Governor's budget message: "We must bring our spending in line with our revenues."
Audio of the Governor’s Budget Message can be found here. Hello. This is Governor...
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LePage Video: "The Truth About Tax Cuts"
Governor Paul LePage has released a new video detailing his efforts to reduce...
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A Holiday Message to Mainers from Governor LePage
This is the Governor’s weekly message. An audio file of the message can...
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Forbes: "Maine Leads List of The Worst States for Business"
This story was posted Wednesday in Forbes. See it here. By Kurt Badenhausen...
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Governor considers immediate curtailment of state spending by $35 million
Governor LePage will assess options in a thoughtful and meaningful manner AUGUSTA –...
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U.S. Dept. of Labor uses backchannel to circumvent LePage
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage revealed today that the U.S. Department of...
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Longtime legislator Richard Rosen to lead new Governor's Office of Policy and Management
AUGUSTA – A veteran legislator long lauded as an effective advocate for efficient government...
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LePage: Thankful for the generous spirit of Mainers
This is the weekly address by Governor Paul LePage. When Mainers say grace...
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LePage Issues Letter to Feds: No Obamacare Exchanges for Maine
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today reiterated his recommendation that the State...
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VIDEO: LePage urges Mainers to learn the truth about education reform
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage has released a new video highlighting recent education reform,...
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VIDEO: Governor LePage: election-year politics delay Maine's Medicaid reforms
Feds delay approval process by responding at last minute AUGUSTA – Governor Paul...
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Governor LePage and First Lady host Blaine House Food Drive
AUGUSTA – Maine’s First Family greeted and expressed their gratitude to the generous...
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LePage: Candidates must debate the issues with civility and integrity
Weekly Address by Governor Paul LePage Those who know me know I enjoy...
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Governor declares Limited Emergency to Help Restore Power during Hurricane
Maine officials keep a close eye on Hurricane Sandy AUGUSTA –Governor Paul R....
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Governor LePage hails move to dismiss MEA health insurance lawsuit
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage applauds the end the lawsuit filed by the...
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Blaine House will be illuminated in purple to spotlight domestic violence awareness
Governor Paul R. LePage invites Mainers to the Blaine House on Monday, October...
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VIDEO: Governor releases video, "Energy: Maine’s Economic Barrier"
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage released today a new video highlighting Maine’s...
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Governor: Mandate to use "renewable energy" hurts Mainers
This week heating oil increased by about 10 cents compared to this time...
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Governor LePage announces October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor LePage joins the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence at annual tea...
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Report cites Career and Technical Education as a Pathway to Success
Governor LePage encourages educators to promote all options for students The LePage administration...
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M.D. Harmon: Governor LePage used the wrong word to express a justified outrage
Gov. Paul LePage has said he was sorry for his comment likening the...
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M.D. Harmon: Maine, the Wisconsin of the East?
Mitt Romney told Wisconsin’s once-and-future governor, Scott Walker, that his seven-point win in...
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Gov. LePage marks 500th day with 20-page book of accomplishments
Governor Paul LePage released on Friday a comprehensive book of accomplishments of his...
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Individual health insurance rates set to drop by up to 60% as a result of Maine health care reform
There is encouraging news for Mainers coming out of the health care industry....
