Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
May 13, 2015

LePage tells congressional panel that Maine needs faster pipeline approval

The governor’s testimony centers on a controversial bill that would give a federal agency more authority over pipeline projects.
Published
May 8, 2015

LePage accepts federal funds for conservation project

While GOP campaign donors would benefit, the governor is still playing politics with Land for Maine’s Future bonds.
Published
May 6, 2015

Maine House gives initial approval to restore funds for energy efficiency program

The House voted 138-1 to approve the bill, but Gov. Paul LePage has indicated that he plans to veto it.
Published
May 5, 2015

LePage, Republicans shift effort to eliminating income tax

A deal on the tax reduction plan in the governor’s budget remains elusive, but now LePage is looking to zero out $1.8 billion in annual revenue.
Published
May 5, 2015

Maine Democrats block bill to require voters to show photo ID

They say the Republican-backed bill is voter suppression. Passage is now unlikely.
Published
May 3, 2015

As rhetoric heats up, politics takes combative tone in Maine

Comments from a Westbrook city councilor are the latest example  of discourse hitting a sour note.
Published
April 28, 2015

Maine Democrats tout tax plan as ‘middle class economics’

The plan is their counterproposal to Gov. Paul LePage’s massive tax overhaul.
Published
April 28, 2015

Westbrook councilor’s public remarks about governor stun crowd

City and Democratic officials denounce comments by Paul Emery, who says at a town hall in Scarborough that he wouldn’t be hurt ‘if (LePage) goes to see his maker.’
Published
April 28, 2015

LePage administration wants to make it easier for employers to get tax breaks under state-backed jobs program

The plan to further encourage business investment would lower the wage and benefit levels needed to qualify for the tax credits, despite the program’s questionable track record.
Published
April 22, 2015

Support, caution greet Maine effort to criminalize revenge porn

Victims’ advocates praise a bill that would penalize abusers; the ACLU warns it could also chill expression.