He re-joined the House after a two-year absence in 2008 and was elected speaker by the incoming Republican majority following the 2010 election, becoming the first Republican Maine House Speaker since 1974.
His pharmacy was forced to close following a billing dispute with the state Department of Human Services in which they were accused of over-billing MaineCare, the state's version of Medicaid, for up to $2.3 million.
[3][4] Nutting has received several industry awards and honors and served on the boards of directors of area business groups as well as having formerly been President of the Maine Pharmacy Association.
[2] DHHS accused True's Pharmacy of overcharging on bed liners, latex gloves and adult diapers.
[5] Nutting left the Speakership on December 3, 2012, after the Democrats retook the House majority.