Steve Mistler

Portland Press Herald

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Published
November 26, 2012

Anti-renewable-energy report cited by LePage was funded by fossil fuel interests

In September, Gov. Paul LePage cited a report that said Maine’s renewable energy mandate would cost electricity ratepayers $145 million and nearly 1,000 jobs by 2017. The study was immediately challenged for its conclusions, and now its motives are under scrutiny.
Published
November 25, 2012

Legislative battle lines drawn early around budget, health insurance

The newly elected Legislature won’t be sworn in for another 10 days, but significant policy discussions and imminent budgetary issues are likely to color a difficult and contentious session.
Published
November 25, 2012

Democratic Legislature will re-evaluate tax cuts

The new majority also promises debate on Republican-initiated reductions to MaineCare.
Published
November 20, 2012

Leery of third-place pattern, Democrats already have eyes on Blaine House

Just two weeks after the 2012 election, Maine Democrats are already talking about the next one, specifically the 2014 race for governor.
Published
November 20, 2012

Dems seek strong gubernatorial candidate to avoid another third-place finish

The 2012 election is barely two weeks old, but Maine Democrats are already talking about the next one, specifically the 2014 governors race.
Published
November 16, 2012

LePage rejects Affordable Care Act insurance exchange, Medicaid expansion

Democrats express disappointment but not surprise
Published
November 16, 2012

LePage defies key parts of Obamacare

Maine’s governor won’t implement a state-customized online insurance exchange or participate in a Medicaid expansion.
Published
November 15, 2012

Obamacare delay may not help Maine

Even with the deadline extended through Dec. 14, the outgoing Republican majority may have waited too long for Maine to set up a locally controlled, Maine-specific healthcare exchange.
Published
November 14, 2012

Maine’s House Republicans going with new leader

On a day of soul-searching, Kenneth Fredette is named minority leader nominee.
Published
November 13, 2012

Defiant Democrats name new House speaker, Senate president

The newly elected Democratic majority in the Legislature named House and Senate leaders on Tuesday in a move that signaled the party won’t be afraid to get contentious with Gov. Paul LePage.