LePage Thinks Government Will Shut Down Friday
Governor Paul LePage doesn't think lawmakers will reach an agreement on a new state budget in time to avoid a state government shutdown on Friday.
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Budget Vote Blocked
Republicans in the Maine House are blocking a proposed $18 million spending package.
Task Force Seeks Savings from State’s Tax Cuts
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A group of Maine lawmakers, state officials and economists tasked with finding $40 million in savings in the state budget is gearing up for its first meeting in Augusta.
The task force which will meet on Monday was created to review the state's tax breaks, exemptions and credits to see where savings can be made...
PI Shutdown Day
We've all felt the impact of the current economic climate, especially here in Northern Maine. We're all trying to pinch our pennies and save what little money we can, and the City of Presque Isle is no exception. Thus announcing a city wide shutdown day effective, Friday, August 30, 2013.