Posted inLetters, sj-web

Letters had inaccurate information

This is in response to two letters that appeared in the Sun Journal; one from Susan Lea (April 5) and another from Jan Collins (April 12). They were incorrect in their conclusion about retirement benefits that would be available to Gov. LePage, and former governors as well, if proposed legislation passes. The proposed bill includes […]

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Paul LePage spokeswoman questions sick leave, rent control proposals

PORTLAND (AP) — A spokeswoman for Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Portland proposals to control rent and require paid sick leave could have unintended negative consequences for the state. LePage spokeswoman Julie Rabinowitz appeared on WGAN-AM radio on Thursday to discuss issues facing Maine. She was named LePage’s press secretary on Aug. 29. Rabinowitz […]

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Paul LePage names new press secretary

AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage appointed a new press secretary Tuesday. Julie Rabinowitz, the Maine Labor Department’s director of policy, operations and communication, will start in the new role on Sept. 5. “Julie has worked closely with our communications team and our policy advisers in her role at the Labor Department, and I am looking […]