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Bangor Daily News: Democrats blast LePage’s opposition to Medicaid expansion; GOP says new bill to broaden eligibility will fail

Posted: September 18, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Democrats on Tuesday said they’d introduce a new bill to expand Medicaid to cover more than...

Press Herald: In crossfire on MaineCare, parties vie for political edge

Posted: September 18, 2013

By Steve Mistler Read more here At stake is access to government-funded health coverage for more than 60,000 low-income Mainers. AUGUSTA —...

MPBN: Maine Task Force Seeks to Recoup $40M in Savings from Tax Exemptions

Posted: September 17, 2013

By AJ Higgins Read more here The stakes are high for a legislative task force charged with identifying $40 million worth of tax exemptions to...

South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Sentry: Guest Column: Bond Package Invests in Future

Posted: September 16, 2013

By Sen. Rebecca Millett Read more here I recently returned to Augusta for a special legislative session to vote on a robust bond package providing...

Bangor Daily News: Legislature won’t try to save Houlton revenue office jobs

Posted: September 03, 2013

By Mario Moretti Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The Legislature will convene Thursday to take up a $150 million infrastructure bond package and...

MPBN: Mayhew: DHHS Holding 'Feet to the Fire' in Troubled Transportation Program

Posted: August 28, 2013

By Tom Porter Read more here Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew says progress is being made in fixing problems in the sysstem...

MPBN: Maine Legislative Panel Approves Bonds, Considers Riverview Crisis

Posted: August 23, 2013

By A.J. Higgins Read more, or listen to the story, here Members of the Legislature's budget-writing committee agree that next week's special...

Bangor Daily News: Appropriations Committee sends $150 million infrastructure bond package to full Legislature

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The Legislature’s budget-writing committee has approved nearly $150 million of state borrowing...

Press Herald: 'Substantial,' rapid progress sought for MaineCare rides

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Joe Lawlor Read more here AUGUSTA – Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew said Thursday that progress is being made on...

Boston.com: Maine lawmakers seek solution for psych hospital

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Alanna Durkin Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage’s administration told Maine lawmakers they should act on a proposal to...