Democrats unveil a slate of bills aimed at lowering everyday costs for families, while Republicans reiterate calls for accountability in a case of alleged fraud involving a health care services provider.
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Gov. Janet Mills vetoes changes to Maine’s right-to-repair law
The governor allowed 52 bills to become law without her signature, while 7 others were recalled by lawmakers.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Former Senate majority leader Garrett Mason enters Maine governor’s race
Mason, a Republican, joins a crowded field of nearly 2 dozen candidates vying to replace Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
How Trump’s military action in Venezuela is playing in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Political analysts say the raid’s impact on the race will depend on how the situation unfolds and the extent of U.S. involvement going forward.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills to give final State of the State speech Jan. 27
Mills is expected to deliver a speech that will set the stage for a dramatic year in Maine politics.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, The Bethel Citizen
Greenwood reinstates code enforcement officer
Anne Kwoka earned new state certifications.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s delegation reacts sharply to US strike on Venezuela
Some lawmakers are calling the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a violation of the U.S. Constitution and international law.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
State Sen. Joe Baldacci on 2nd Congressional District race: ‘Let’s do it!’
The Democratic state senator from Bangor said he intends to make an announcement about his potential campaign for Congress next week.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republican lawmakers call for accountability after MaineCare provider accused of fraud
Republican leaders also said Rep. Deqa Dhalac, a South Portland Democrat who formerly worked for a nonprofit that is a sister organization to the company accused of fraud, should step down from the Legislature’s budget committee.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Did Susan Collins vote against limiting the president’s authority to attack Venezuela? | Fact brief
A Senate resolution would have limited the president’s authority to use U.S. armed forces in or against Venezuela without congressional approval.