Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
April 29, 2013

Hospital debt plan dismays lobbyist

The Maine Hospital Association expressed disappointment that Democratic lawmakers want to combine a decision on Medicaid expansion with a proposal to pay a $186 million debt to hospitals.
Published
April 29, 2013

Hospital group criticizes Maine Democrats’ Medicaid expansion plan

Hospitals support expanding Medicaid, but don’t want that issue to slow down payment of the state’s debt to hospitals.
Published
April 29, 2013

Legalized pot a risk to Maine medical dispensers

In an odd twist, pro-marijuana groups that provide the drug to patients fear for their future if a proposed bill passes.
Published
April 28, 2013

Gun issues cause division in Democratic caucus

Democrats split over making concealed-handgun permit data private.
Published
April 28, 2013

Proposed bill to legalize pot worries medical marijuana community

The medical marijuana industry has concerns that legalizing the drug would have a negative affect on medical retailers.
Published
April 28, 2013

Legislative Democrats divided on gun issue

Democratic legislative leaders are divided on a proposed bill that would ban the sale or resale of magazines with more than 10 rounds.
Published
April 26, 2013

Panel postpones probe into LePage labor meeting

The committee puts off ordering an investigation into the meeting with unemployment officers.
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April 26, 2013

LePage signs bill shielding concealed-gun owners

The new law makes the names, addresses and birth dates of permit holders confidential.
Published
April 26, 2013

Maine revenue gap expected to worsen

Meanwhile, projections for the current fiscal year are up by $43 million, driven by income taxes.
Published
April 26, 2013

Panel delays decision on investigating allegations against LePage

The governor allegedly pressured unemployment hearing officers to make more pro-business decisions.