Tag: Maine

In this April 1, 2014 photo, Ernie Merritt stands with his back brace at his home in of Saco, Maine. Merritt, who runs a support group for chronic pain patients, supports Medicaid guidelines that promote alternative treatments, including physical therapy, in place of narcotic painkillers. Maine is leading in efforts to stem the flow of powerful opioid painkillers with unique Medicaid guidelines. (AP Photo/Blake Davis)

Maine Medicaid rules reduce narcotic prescriptions

Blake Davis · April 10, 2014 5:31 pm

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, released a statement explaining his opposition to Paycheck Fairness Act, saying it could bring "substantial burdens on businesses."ÃÂ (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

After voting ‘no’ on Paycheck Fairness Act, Angus King says bill would hurt businesses

Susan Ferrechio · April 9, 2014 4:00 am

An officer plays Taps on the Texas State Capitol steps in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Statesman.com, Ricardo Brazziell)

Beltway Confidential

Trust in state and local government high in small states — and in booming Texas

Michael Barone · April 9, 2014 4:00 am

Group examining Maine rail service to meet

Washington Examiner · April 7, 2014 11:09 am

In this photo made Friday, April 4, 2014, fisherman Tim LaRochelle displays his new electronic swipe card for elver fishing in Portland, Maine, that permits him to catch elvers during the 2014 elver fishing season. Maine now requires its fishermen use the cards to record sales of the baby eels in its second most valuable fishing business, after lobstering. (AP Photo/Blake Davis)

Maine introduces swipe cards for elver fishermen

Blake Davis · April 6, 2014 3:12 pm

Maine Gov. LePage allows budget fix to go into law

Alanna Durkin · April 3, 2014 4:40 pm

Maine Senate initially approves patent troll bill

Jessica Karmasek · March 24, 2014 7:45 pm

Obama official in Maine to urge minimum wage hike

Associated Press · March 24, 2014 12:00 am

Sale of Maine railroad in fatal derailment delayed

Washington Examiner · March 19, 2014 8:14 pm

Maine tribes resist elver bill that limits access

Blake Davis · March 17, 2014 4:31 pm

Maine patent troll bill headed for Senate vote

Jessica Karmasek · March 12, 2014 5:00 pm

Assistant Senate Republican Leader Roger Katz, right, and Sen. Thomas Saviello, discuss details of their proposal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act while implementing other significant changes to the program, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. The expansion would be paired with a plan to implement managed care in the Medicaid program to try to curb costs. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

In reversal, Maine GOP embraces part of health law

Alanna Durkin · March 12, 2014 1:41 am