Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
December 19, 2013

Report: Maine political giving tied to tax break program

A spokesman says businesses have influenced lawmakers to preserve a $69.9 million tax break subsidized by Maine taxpayers last year.
Published
December 17, 2013

Thousands of Mainers face loss of jobless aid

Extended benefits have been a lifeline for those looking for work during the slow recovery from recession, but Congress is about to let them expire.
Published
December 16, 2013

LePage sends layoff notices to 58 state employees

The union president says layoffs are unlikely and the reasons LePage cites for the notices do not apply.
Published
December 16, 2013

State House Notebook: Political actors play roles as probe stirs up casino bid

The Ethics Commission investigation of a two-year-old failed gambling initiative reveals wheeling and dealing.
Published
December 14, 2013

Federal probe into Maine jobless disputes could be released in January

The investigation followed allegations that Gov. LePage tried to pressure claims adjudicators.
Published
December 13, 2013

Maine lawmaker: Truckers probably don’t have a lot of brains

Democratic state Rep. Brian Bolduc demanded that Auburn police patrol his street and issue citations against truck noise.
Published
December 12, 2013

Maine CDC shredded documents justifying grant awards

Investigators find evidence that the award to at least one program was manipulated and that records justifying allocations were destroyed.
Published
December 10, 2013

Panel: No bias in Maine unemployment claims dispute process

A special panel finds several flaws but contradicts a claim of Gov. LePage, who drew fire for meeting with hearing officers.
Published
December 4, 2013

Maine DHHS chief: Medicaid expansion ‘unsustainable’

Commissioner Mary Mayhew’s visit comes amid continuing controversies at her agency.
Published
December 2, 2013

Critics of DHHS move out of Portland: Bus route to new site has 72 stops

Senate President Justin Alfond says that’s an obstacle for those who need aid, but the LePage administration says most recipients will have easy access.