The Lisbon Reporter

WELCOME TO THE LISBON REPORTER. In an effort to keep our community informed of what is going on at local and Federal levels of government, we decided to create this on-line newspaper. It is our hope that this on-line newspaper will help you stay informed so that you can get involved and take action for the benefit of our ENTIRE community. Thank you for visiting and please check back frequently for information about what is happening in LISBON/LISBON FALLS, MAINE USA

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

The Maine Wire: “NFIB Survey: Small Business Owners Opposed to Medicaid Expansion” plus 4 more‏

NFIB Survey: Small Business Owners Opposed to Medicaid Expansion

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 12:25 PM PDT

AUGUSTA – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) on Monday released a poll showing a majority of its Maine members oppose Medicaid expansion and believe it will lead to higher state taxes. “The survey, released Monday morning by the Maine affiliate of the nonpartisan, nonprofit National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), finds that 93 percent of its Maine […]

Dem Rep Admits: “I’d rather be Santa than Scrooge…”

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 12:14 PM PDT

A Portland Democrat said on Monday she would “rather be Santa than Scrooge,” referring to her party’s unwavering support for growing Maine’s welfare system. Rep. Diane Russell (D-Portland)’s comment followed an exchange between Maine Democratic Party Chairman, Republican Party Executive Director Jason Savage, and The Maine Wire Editor Steve Robinson: Just as food stamps are […]

Maine Chamber will not support Medicaid expansion

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 10:34 AM PDT

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce (MSCC) will remain neutral with regard to Medicaid expansion legislation (L.D. 1487) introduced by Sens. Roger Katz (R-Kennebec) and Tom Saviello (R-Franklin). The decision follows a vote of the MSCC board in which only a plurality of members, 18, voted to endorse the legislation, while 9 voted against and 10 […]

Daily Catch: Union Slams O’Care Costs, Chicago Gets a Downgrade, and Liberals Protest Hospital Donation

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 09:57 AM PDT

Medicaid Expansion Back Again: Lawmakers in Augusta will likely consider a bill to expand Medicaid this week, although there is some uncertainty which bill will be considered. While recent focus has centered on the compromise proposal introduced by Sens. Roger Katz (R-Kennebec) and Tom Saviello (R-Franklin), Majority Democrats may move House Speaker Mark Eves (D-North […]

Interview with a Climate Expert

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 09:11 AM PDT

The Maine Questioner, “A Voice in the Wilderness”, is pleased to share with you an interview we had recently at our offices in Bangor with Thermal A. Phollie, PhD, esteemed Senior Climatologist at the National Institute of Confabulation. MQ Good morning, Professor. We are so pleased that you agreed to take time from your busy […]