Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
May 9, 2014

Even neutral businesses risk backlash over political pit stops

Becky’s Diner in Portland is targeted briefly after Govs. LePage and Christie visit, in an age of partisan passions and Internet attacks.
Published
May 6, 2014

Group aims for stronger Maine Clean Election Act

After court decisions and state actions cut candidate participation, the group hopes to change the rules.
Published
May 6, 2014

Maine activist group apologizes to disabled Republican lawmaker for offensive mailer

The Maine People’s Alliance criticized Rep. Dale Crafts, of Lisbon, for voting against Medicaid expansion.
Published
April 30, 2014

Maine governor says he’s found money for drug enforcement bill

The Legislature had approved an amended measure but didn’t fund it, and LePage’s plan still faces several obstacles.
Published
April 30, 2014

Gov. LePage’s vetoes at 179 and counting

The record number is a symptom of the political split in Augusta. Some vetoes may not stand, and some bills became law.
Published
April 29, 2014

Michaud leading Cutler in fundraising for governor’s race; LePage lags

But more than $200,000 of Cutler’s funds come from his own checkbook, and LePage has so far spent less money than his opponents.
Published
April 24, 2014

Maine seeks whistleblower’s health files in document-shredding case

A judge limits the request. Her lawyer says it’s likely an attempt to portray the Maine CDC employee as unstable.
Published
April 20, 2014

126th Legislature recesses with clear winners and losers

Despite veto battles on the horizon, lawmakers can say they’ve managed to make some Mainers’ lives better.
Published
April 17, 2014

Final-hours push for Maine Medicaid expansion appears headed for another LePage veto

A new proposal would use federal money allocated to expand the program to help low-income Mainers buy private insurance coverage.
Published
April 17, 2014

Maine may be fined $7 million over welfare work shortcomings

The U.S. wants $7 million for non-compliance that Gov. Paul LePage says he tried to fix, but others say a big fine is unlikely and the non-compliance is from 2011.