Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
March 6, 2014

Legislative committee rejects Maine mining rules

Democrats and environmental groups applaud the vote, citing pollution concerns.
Published
March 6, 2014

Bill revived to allow slots at Scarborough Downs – and maybe a resort casino

A bid to spike the proposal was defeated, 78-62, in a preliminary vote.
Published
March 6, 2014

LePage vetoes state-run virtual school bill

The governor, citing a provision halting virtual charter schools, rejects the proposal within hours of its final passage in the Senate.
Published
March 6, 2014

Details emerge for LePage plan to replenish Maine’s rainy day fund

The governor said he hopes lawmakers will back his idea for replenishing the fund, which is set aside to cover budget shortfalls or other unplanned expenses.
Published
March 5, 2014

Early-voting measure falls short in Maine House

Lawmakers voted 87-57 in favor of the bill, but united Republicans prevent the issue from being sent to voters.
Published
March 4, 2014

LePage slams Democrats over revenue-sharing bill

The majority of Republicans also supported the bill. The governor promises a new bill to replenish the rainy day fund.
Published
March 3, 2014

MaineCare expansion compromise limps to floor votes

Despite being sponsored by two Republicans, the Democrat-supported bill can only muster a 7-5 party-line vote in committee and may struggle to win a veto-proof majority.
Published
March 3, 2014

State House Notebook: Legislature to fly solo in drafting budget solutions

Also: Medicaid expansion vote on tap / Jackson, LePage at it again.
Published
February 28, 2014

Maine panel split over federal probe criticizing LePage

Lawmakers divide by party in their responses to the federal probe of Maine’s unemployment appeals.
Published
February 27, 2014

Political rivals blast LePage over federal findings

They call him a bully and intimidator, but the governor’s allies say he was trying to fix problems and suggest political motives.