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VETO SPREE HITS WORKERS’ COMP BILL

Posted: April 28, 2014

Senator Patrick’s legislation would allow injured workers to bring representation when they are being examined by their employer’s doctor...

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BOND OFF FOR VOTER APPROVAL

Posted: April 28, 2014

MDI Lab to get $3 million for biomedical research   AUGUSTA—A bond measure sponsored by Senator Emily Cain of Orono to provide $3 million...

Bangor Daily News: LePage vetoes bipartisan supplemental budget bill, citing ‘gimmicks’

Posted: April 28, 2014

By Chris Cousins Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a supplemental budget bill that was crafted by the Legislature and...

MPBN: Maine Governor Vetoes Another Budget Bill

Posted: April 28, 2014

By Mal Leary Read more here The governor blasted lawmakers in his veto message, saying the measure, aimed at closing a projected $32 million...

Seacoast Online: LePage vetoes bill to fill $32M budget gap

Posted: April 28, 2014

Read more here BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a bill Friday that would close a $32 million gap in the state's $6.3...

Portland Press Herald: LePage vetoes bill to fill $32 million budget gap

Posted: April 26, 2014

Read more here Lawmakers will need two-thirds majority in both chambers to override the veto. Republican Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a bill Friday that...

Weekly Radio Address: Johnson says,

Weekly Radio Address: Johnson says, "Lawmakers should choose the side of Maine's farmers, fishermen, and schools and support local food hubs"

Posted: April 26, 2014

  This connection to our food extends beyond what’s healthy; it also grows our sense of community, and it strengthens our local economy. All...

STATEMENT ON LEPAGE’S BUDGET VETO

Posted: April 25, 2014

Budget eliminates and reduces DHHS wait lists for people with disabilities, ups reimbursements for struggling nursing homes     AUGUSTA -...

THERMAL ENERGY BILL CAUGHT IN LEPAGE VETO SPREE

Posted: April 25, 2014

AUGUSTA – Governor LePage vetoed his 148th bill today, a measure sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson to study the potential benefits...

MPBN: MaineCare Rides Contract Award Raises Concern

Posted: April 25, 2014

Reported by Patty B. Wright You can read more here. Maine's Department of Health and Human Services has selected new brokers to run the state's...