What to expect in the next round of court arguments on Medicaid expansion
The case will be back in a
She'll hear arguments on those issues today. On Friday, lawyers will assemble in
The arguments being heard Thursday have been at the core of the nearly yearlong expansion battle. Medicaid expansion has been in the
In short,
It's hard to tell where judges will land on this issue. Justice
Murphy will get the first crack at deciding them. She'll also hear arguments today over when expanded coverage should begin. The voter-approved law slated it for
Friday's arguments will revolve around the administration's level of compliance with court orders.
Proponents want a third-party receiver to be appointed to manage the process and file a plan with the Trump administration by month's end, since federal rules hold that if a plan isn't filed correctly by the end of an annual quarter, claims for coverage during that time aren't covered.
Decisive day in D.C.
Testimony today will likely decide the fate of a
Senate Republican leaders appear poised to take a quick floor vote after receiving the committee's nomination, although NBC News reports that, in light of the accusations against Kavanaugh, they do not have solid commitments from the 50 senators they would need to ensure his confirmation.
Watch the hearing live at
If a tree falls in a state forest ...
A legislative watchdog panel is slated to hear testimony today on how
In his role as a member of the Legislature's
The agenda for today's meeting indicates that the panel will invite public feedback on the report.
Reading list
--Money is pouring into this year's gubernatorial race, but not at the pace it flowed the last time the seat was open. Campaign filings submitted by a midnight deadline Tuesday show that Democrat Janet Millsand Republican
--Outside groups also are dropping lots of cash into
--The governor signed a 'horrible' bill. Likely the last piece of legislation that the 128th Legislature sends to LePage, the bill provides some protections for elderly Mainers faced with losing their homes because of municipal tax liens. Lawmakers cobbled together a compromise bill on the matter, which has been a LePage priority this year, but the Republican governor criticized lawmakers for failing to include protections opposed by municipal leaders. "At least it gives some lawyers, at least a fighting chance. But it is a horrible, horrible bill," LePage told Maine Public.
--A child sexual assault survivor's story helped
Roadside distractions
I love my little town, but it becomes a confusing place during campaign season.
As in most other places,
Signs aren't votes, as the old adage goes, but it is fun to watch to political placard competition unfold in small-town
This year, there's a strange new twist. I have noticed an inordinate number of signs in
One would expect that a well-funded incumbent would be able to plaster the highways and byways of his district with signs. Hence, the "
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