AUGUSTA, Maine - As he did in a letter to lawmakers after their election, Gov. Paul LePage has again called for a delay in implementation of ballot questions 2 and 4, approved last month by voters.
LePage made the remarks at ceremonies in Augusta to swear in the new Legislature. “I think it’s important, on these two issues, these two bills, that we work together to find a mechanism that meets the will of the people but does not hurt our economy.”
The governor says the two measures - which would impose a surtax on wealthier households to fund public schools and increase the state's minimum wage - will have a negative impact on Maine’s economy, and particularly hurt Maine seniors.
Lawmakers have said that they will consider the governor’s proposal but are reluctant to make changes to measures that were approved by the voters.
