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Levesque hires staff to challenge Michaud

 Jason Levesque, a Republican planning to challenge U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in the 2nd District next year, said he's hired several staffers to get ready for a serious campaign.

GOP looks to "bread and butter" issues for 2010

 Republicans running for governor in 2010 think financial issues will be the key to their success as they compete in 37 races around the country, the New York Times is reporting.

More bad budget news

 Gov. John Baldacci will announce his plan for temporary spending restrictions today (Friday), almost a year to the day of the 2008 curtailment.

Listen in to Ethics today

 The Ethics Commission is set to get rolling  in a few minutes, and it's a full agenda.

Scarcelli wants feedback

 Democrat Rosa Scarcelli, one of a number of people running for governor, stopped by the State House press corps today to chat, promote her job-creation ideas and to talk about a new function

Ethics, Dirigo board to meet

 Now that we've all had a little time to recover from the election, several boards and legislative committees are set to meet this week.

Poll: 46% of Republicans disapprove of Snowe's performance

 Public Policy Polling released a poll Tuesday indicating that 46 percent of Maine Republicans now say they disapprove of Sen.

Michaud explains his health care vote

 U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, just sent out a column that explains his vote in support of the House version of health care reform.

Becker to manage Jacobson's campaign

 Bill Becker, founder of the Maine Heritage Policy Center and finance director for Peter Cianchette in 2002, has signed on as campaign manager with Republican gubernatorial hopeful Matt Jacobs

Lawmakers to argue for bills Thursday

Many legislators will return to the State House Thursday to try to convince legislative leaders that their bills should be considered next year.

Statehouse reporter Susan Cover plumbs the depths of Maine politics to bring you the scoop on candidates, elected officials, parties and rainmakers.

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