IRS official takes Fifth; no evidence senior managers involved

The boss of tax workers who improperly screened conservative groups says she did nothing wrong.

No deal in sight to rescue Maine health bill

Gov. LePage looks poised to veto the popular hospital payback plan in order to block Medicaid expansion.

Michaud: Backlog of veterans' claims 'unacceptable'

With Memorial Day near, lawmakers are stepping up efforts to address a backlog that has some veterans waiting years to receive disability claims.

New lobbying rules for ex-lawmakers await LePage action

Bill Nemitz: Standing up to a master of tantrums

It's all downhill from here for state Sen. Dawn Hill...

Maine Senate votes to repeal mandate for east-west highway study

The resolve removes a requirement that the state Transportation Department conduct a feasibility study on the $2 billion project.

Maine police chiefs: Keep gun permit requirement

They oppose a bill that would allow carrying concealed weapons without a permit, which would also do away with background checks.

Hospital payback, Medicaid expansion hinge on LePage

The House and Senate approve a bill that would pay state hospitals back $186 million, and give basic health coverage to 60,000 Mainers using federal dollars.

Maine educators object to evaluation emphasis

They say too much weight is placed on student assessments in the proposed process.

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