Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
July 10, 2013

Legislature sustains several LePage vetoes Tuesday

By late Tuesday evening, the Legislature had sustained all but six of more than 83 vetoes by Gov. Paul LePage, as the Republican minority stood with LePage.
Published
July 10, 2013

Override bids leave most LePage vetoes standing

Gov. Paul LePage shot down an unprecedented 83 bills during this year’s session, and only five were overturned.
Published
July 9, 2013

LePage: I’ll sign bill requiring labels for genetically modified foods

But implementation will be delayed until at least January to prepare for a possible lawsuit from agribusiness giant Monsanto.
Published
July 8, 2013

LePage may OK bill requiring labels for genetically modified foods

The bill received unanimous votes in the Maine Senate and House, but if approved, could draw a lawsuit from agribusiness giant Monsanto.
Published
July 8, 2013

LePage vetoes bill cutting toxic chemicals in kids’ items

The governor’s administration has opposed the measure saying it would cost too much for added staffing.
Published
July 3, 2013

$120M Maine offshore energy project put on hold

Statoil, a Norwegian oil company, cites a new Maine law as the reason, because it overturns an agreement on electric rates the company will be allowed to charge.
Published
June 27, 2013

In final days of session, Republicans and LePage grow apart

The budget vote marked a noticeable shift: Not only did many Republicans buck the governor, but they did so loudly and visibly.
Published
June 26, 2013

Maine budget drama done, it’s time for details

Mainers will get some relief on property and income taxes, but also face a higher sales tax.
Published
June 26, 2013

Maine legislators opt for compromise instead of a shutdown

They override LePage’s veto and enact a $6.3 billion budget, capping a long ideological fight on what the governor calls a ‘real sad day.’
Published
June 26, 2013

LePage asked Collins to help him lobby

The governor attempted to recruit the U.S. senator to persuade state lawmakers to oppose Medicaid expansion, but she declined.