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Published
March 24, 2012

Judge sides with LePage on mural removal

AUGUSTA — A federal judge ruled Friday that Gov. Paul LePage exercised his right to government speech when he removed a mural from the Department of Labor and that he shouldn’t have to stand trial to explain his decision.
Published
March 23, 2012

Bill seeks big pivot to private care

AUGUSTA — A former state supreme court chief justice who monitors services for the mentally ill told lawmakers Thursday that he’s unsure whether a plan to privatize intensive case management services is a good idea.
Published
March 22, 2012

Executives, supporters: Keep state funding for MPBN intact

AUGUSTA — Eliminating state funds for public radio and television would devastate the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, executives and supporters told lawmakers Wednesday.
Published
March 22, 2012

MPBN, others targeted for cuts argue to keep state funding

AUGUSTA — Eliminating state funds for public radio and television would devastate the Maine Public Broadcasting Network, executives and supporters told lawmakers Wednesday.
Published
March 21, 2012

Lawmakers told cuts would devastate MPBN

The public broadcasting network says it needs time to replace the state’s 17.4 percent share of its budget.
Published
March 21, 2012

Hearings under way on LePage budget

The Appropriations Committee is taking public comments today on proposed cuts to the Maine Clean Election fund, education and the Maine Public Broadcasting Network.
Published
March 21, 2012

‘Systematic attack’ forces resignation

AUGUSTA — Citing a “systematic attack” on her agency, Maine State Housing Authority Director Dale McCormick resigned Tuesday in response to prolonged pressure from Republicans who questioned spending by the authority.
Published
March 21, 2012

McCormick quits under ‘systemic attack’

AUGUSTA — Citing a “systematic attack” on her agency, Maine State Housing Authority Director Dale McCormick resigned Tuesday in response to prolonged pressure from Republicans who questioned spending by the authority.
Published
March 20, 2012

Primary proposal criticized

AUGUSTA — A Democratic lawmaker said Monday that Republican Senate President Kevin Raye is seeking publicity, not a solution, with a bill to change Maine’s presidential nominating process.
Published
March 20, 2012

Democrats challenge Raye’s bill on primaries

AUGUSTA — A Democratic lawmaker said Monday that Republican Senate President Kevin Raye is seeking publicity, not a solution, with a bill to change Maine’s presidential nominating process.