The 128th Legislature has finally adjourned. History will soon forget the challenges, drama, dysfunction and battles of this Legislature. There were several significant challenges to consider this session, but none more important than funding Maine’s public schools. It is here that we find probably the crowning achievement of the 128th Legislature. As much as Democrats […]
Michael Thibodeau
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Marsy's Law needed to protect rights of victims
Right now, accused criminals have the constitutional protections of due process and what are commonly referred to as “Miranda Rights.” Our system has set up layers of protections for those accused of a crime. While the rights of the accused are clear, the rights of victims are not. That’s an inequity we should all be […]
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Who would be governor if Paul LePage joined a Trump administration?
PORTLAND — Gov. Paul LePage has floated the idea he could play a role in a Donald Trump presidency, a move that might benefit the state’s Senate president, a fellow Republican with whom he has had a tepid relationship. LePage, whose term as governor doesn’t expire until 2018, would have to leave office early if he […]
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Maine GOP leaders split over Paul LePage’s beef with Roger Katz
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s request for a Republican to recuse himself from an investigation into whether the governor overstepped his authority underscores an ongoing rift that threatens GOP unity only a few months out from the next legislative session. Republican Senate President Michael Thibodeau is standing behind Government Oversight Committee co-chairman Roger […]
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Michael Thibodeau, Garrett Mason: Obamacare rollout doesn’t inspire confidence in Medicaid expansion
Those who liked the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), are going to love the federal government’s offer to Maine to expand its Medicaid welfare program. And if you’ve been paying any attention to the Obamacare launch, there’s not much to like so far. These two topics, Obamacare and Medicaid expansion, have dominated the […]