A state official said that the federal audit should not be interpreted as evidence of fraud.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Why some Mainers support ICE’s increased enforcement in the state
Homeland Security’s ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ has found vocal and widespread support among Maine’s conservatives, though some are expressing concern over the federal agents’ tactics.
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Posted inMaine, News
Federal government ‘sowing intimidation and fear’ with ICE raids, Gov. Mills says
The governor said her administration is committed to ensuring the safety and civil rights of people across Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine secretary of state will keep saying no to undercover license plates for federal agents
Shenna Bellows said her department is waiting for more information from federal authorities before it lifts its pause on giving out undercover plates.
Posted inMaine, News
A new anti-ICE law isn’t in effect yet. Maine State Police are already following it.
Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck issued a directive last month immediately implementing the law’s underlying policies for his agency.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
One year in, Trump’s Maine supporters say he’s doing a great job
President Donald Trump has brought a flurry of broad-reaching changes since taking office one year ago, and they’ve been largely welcomed by Republican voters.
Posted inMaine, News
Janet Mills announces plans to improve bus safety following Rockland, Standish deaths
The governor is proposing $4.3 million for enhanced bus safety measures and has signed an executive order to create a commission to look at other ways the state can improve transportation safety for students.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
How common is MaineCare fraud?
The Maine Office of the Attorney General investigates dozens of complaints each year, while the Department of Health and Human Services is also involved in responding to issues.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine pauses issuance of undercover license plates after request from border security
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Saturday that her office wants ‘to be assured that Maine plates will not be used for lawless purposes.’
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Who has raised the most money in the Maine governor’s race?
Hannah Pingree has hauled in the most cash among Democrats with $1.4 million, while Jonathan Bush is the leading Republican with $1.3 million raised.