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5/25/2012: Governor LePage Takes Action on Bond Proposals
Governor Paul LePage will let four of the five bond proposals go to Maine voters in November without his signature. The State of Maine 125th Legislature presented the Governor the bond proposals last week for his consideration.
5/24/2012: Governor Praises Response Efforts to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fire
Governor Paul LePage today expressed gratitude for the professional and swift multi-agency response to the fire on board the U.S.S. Miami submarine at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Wednesday evening.
5/22/2012: Governor Signs Bill to Help Reduce Repeat Offenses in Domestic Violence Cases
A bill that will help law enforcement officials reduce repeat offenses in domestic violence cases was signed into law Monday by Governor Paul LePage. The measure, sponsored by House Democratic leader Rep. Emily Cain, D-Orono, standardizes the use of ‘risk assessment’ tools in the arrest and sentencing of domestic violence offenders.
5/18/2012: Governor LePage Marks 500th Day
Governor Paul LePage released today a comprehensive book of accomplishments of his first 500 days in office. The Governor’s 500th day as Maine’s Chief Executive is Saturday, May 19, 2012. The 20-page compilation, titled Making Maine Prosperous, The First 500 Days of Governor Paul LePage, details the achievements made by the LePage Administration and the State of Maine 125th Legislature. A web version of the book is free to the public and available on the Governor’s website at www.Maine.gov/Governor.
5/14/2012: Six Maine Companies Awarded the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
Governor Paul LePage today presented six Maine companies with a 2012 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence. The honors were delivered by Governor Paul LePage during an awards ceremony held at the State House Hall of Flags.
5/14/2012: Maine.gov Updated for Mobile Use and Faster Searching
Governor Paul LePage announced today enhancements to the State of Maine’s award-winning website, www.Maine.gov. The newly revamped website takes mobile-ready design to the next level, along with a fresh look, faster speed, and a powerful new search engine.
5/8/2012: Maine Moves Up in Business Ranking
In Chief Executive’s eighth annual survey of CEO Opinion of Best and Worst States in which to do business, Maine improved its ranking from 2011. Maine placed 32nd which is an improvement from last year’s rank of 36th. The development trend indicator gave Maine a positive outlook, citing the tax cuts passed by Governor Paul LePage and the Republican led Legislature as gaining business favor, and spurring some job growth.
5/7/2012: Governor to Honor Maine Businesses for Service to Employees and Communities
Next week Governor Paul LePage will announce the award winners for the 22nd Annual Governor’s Award for Business Excellence. The honors will be presented to six Maine businesses for their outstanding commitment to their employees, their communities and to business excellence. Speakers will include Governor Paul LePage, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner George Gervais, and FairPoint Communications President Mike Reed. The awards have been sponsored by FairPoint Communications for the past five years.
4/29/2012: Governor’s Commitment to Education Continues
On Sunday, April 29, Governor Paul LePage and Department of Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen travelled to Cary, North Carolina to attend the 2012 Governors Education Symposium, titled “Advance America – A Commitment to Education & the Economy.” The two-day conference, founded by James B. Hunt, Jr. Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy, brings the nation’s governors together to engage in candid dialogue about critical challenges facing education.
4/27/2012: Letter from the Governor to Maine State Employees
