Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
April 16, 2014

Poll shows LePage, Michaud in virtual tie in Maine race for governor

The survey gives the governor a slight lead — his first in public poll — but margin of error, other surveys indicates dead heat.
Published
April 16, 2014

Lawmakers send overdose antidote bill to Gov. LePage

The bill is amended slightly in an effort to win the governor’s approval.
Published
April 15, 2014

Maine Legislature enacts $32 million budget fix

The proposal includes a provision to help hundreds of developmentally disabled Mainers waiting for home- and community-based support services.
Published
April 14, 2014

Maine House supports more access to lifesaving overdose antidote

Gov. LePage says he’ll veto the bill because of a last-minute change, but the 147-0 vote signals it’s likely to be overridden.
Published
April 9, 2014

LePage vetoes Maine Medicaid expansion bill

The bill received bipartisan support but not enough to override LePage, who says Maine cannot afford it and federal promises can’t be trusted.
Published
April 9, 2014

House backs modified version of LePage drug war

A legislative panel adds treatment funding while reducing the governor’s request for drug agents.
Published
April 9, 2014

Maine panel proposes $30 million budget fix, adding services for disabled

The deal to reduce waiting lists for home- and community-based care for hundreds of developmentally disabled residents is a key element of the agreement.
Published
April 7, 2014

Maine Democrats back fixes to welfare

But the amended version of a LePage bill to restrict usage lacks Republican support, and more votes are scheduled.
Published
April 4, 2014

Maine Republicans rally for welfare bills, Democrats consider a compromise

The Senate will vote on Gov. Paul LePage’s welfare proposals on Monday.
Published
April 4, 2014

Supreme Court ruling on campaign contributions may force Maine to change its law

The state’s $25,000 aggregate cap on donations to Maine candidates and committees may now be unconstitutional.