Maine's Gov. Paul R. LePage
A business leader who served his community as mayor, Paul LePage decided to run for governor believing the approach that had succeeded throughout his business career and in Waterville could work for all of Maine.
He entered a seven-way primary contest for the Republican nomination for governor with very little name recognition among the party faithful. Event by event, LePage won over converts with his message of personal success and his fiscally conservative principles. LePage went on to victory, earning 38 percent of the vote in the primary.
During the five-way general election, LePage continued to talk about his experience in creating jobs and his commitment to putting people before politics in Maine. LePage rode that message to victory on Nov. 2, 2010.
He was sworn in as Maine's governor on Jan. 5, 2011.
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Empowering small business
By Gov. Paul LePage - Mar 10The following is text from the governor's March 10, 2012, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is your Governor Paul ...
Governor's weekly radio address
'It’s time we break the silence and implement meaningful ...
By Gov. Paul LePage - Feb 25The following is text from the governor's Feb. 25, 2012, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. It’s no surprise with 185 members of ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Making the case for meaningful change
By Gov. Paul LePage - Feb 11The following is text from the governor's Feb. 11, 2012, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is your Governor, Paul ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Addressing energy and education will create jobs
By Gov. Paul LePage - Jan 28The following is text from the governor's Jan. 28, 2012, radio address. "My vision for Maine is one that brings a more prosperous tomorrow to my ...
- Governor's weekly radio address
'We do have the ability to fix our problems'
By Gov. Paul LePage - Jan 14The following is text from the governor's Jan. 14, 2012, radio address. "In the 1800s a Frenchman by the name of Alexis de Tocqueville said, “The ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Real solutions or rhetoric? It’s up to Maine citizens
By Gov. Paul LePage - Dec 31The following is text from the governor's Dec. 31, 2011, radio address. "2012 can be a year of promise that moves the Maine economy forward or it ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Hard times, hard answers
By Gov. Paul LePage - Dec 17The following is text from the governor's Dec. 17, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is Governor Paul ...
Governor's weekly radio address
The essence of management is making decisions
By Gov. Paul LePage - Dec 03The following is text from the governor's Dec. 3, 2011, radio address. "Managers are constantly required to evaluate alternatives and make ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Educating students for 21st century jobs is critical
By Gov. Paul LePage - Nov 19The following is text from the governor's Nov. 19, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is your Governor, ...
Governor's weekly radio address
One improper vote is 'one too many'
By Gov. Paul LePage - Nov 05The following is text from the governor's Nov. 5, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "It can take up to 20 days in ...
Governor's weekly radio address
'Maine is ahead of the curve'
By Gov. Paul LePage - Mar 03The following is text from the governor's March 3, 2012, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 below. "In an effort to learn more about best ...
Governor's weekly radio address
'It all begins with education'
By Gov. Paul LePage - Feb 18The following is text from the governor's Feb. 18, 2012, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Life, liberty and the pursuit of ...
- Governor's weekly radio address
Stand up and speak out
By Gov. Paul LePage - Feb 04The following is text from the governor's Feb. 4, 2012, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is Governor Paul ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Energy proposal a 'job killer'
By Gov. Paul LePage - Jan 21The following is text from the governor's Jan. 21, 2012, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is Governor Paul ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Assessing Maine's high energy costs
By Gov. Paul LePage - Jan 07The following is text from the governor's Jan. 7, 2012, radio address. "Hello. This is Governor Paul LePage. The Statehouse halls are filled with ...
- Governor's weekly radio address
Remember those less fortunate
By Gov. Paul LePage - Dec 26The following is text from the governor's Dec. 24, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is Governor Paul ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Creating a 'true quality safety net'
By Gov. Paul LePage - Dec 10The following is text from the governor's Dec. 10, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is Governor Paul ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Give small businesses a chance
By Gov. Paul LePage - Nov 26The following is text from the governor's Nov. 28, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is your Governor, ...
Governor's weekly radio address
Honor, advocate for veterans
By Gov. Paul LePage - Nov 11The following is text from the governor's Nov. 12, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Maine has one of the highest ...
Governor's weekly radio address
A silent epidemic
By Gov. Paul LePage - Oct 29The following is text from the governor's Oct. 29, 2011, radio address. To listen, click the MP3 link below. "Hello. This is your Governor, ...
