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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs
The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Raise taxes on Maine’s wealthy? Some of them are OK with that
An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Golden, House Democrats call for defense secretary to testify about attack leak
Secretary Pete Hegseth and several other Trump administration officials have been under fire since the revelation that they accidentally shared war plans in a group chat that included a reporter.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun control debate returns to Maine State House as lawmakers take up new bills
Lawmakers heard proposals for banning bump stocks and other rapid-fire devices, prohibiting untraceable ‘ghost guns’ and easing Maine’s concealed carry law.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Shenna Bellows announces campaign for Maine governor
Maine’s secretary of state is expected to be part of a crowded field of candidates in the 2026 race.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans file for people’s veto of budget as lawmakers begin special session
Tensions linger as the Maine Legislature returns to Augusta on Tuesday to start the next phase of budget work.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine AG has faith in court system even as some fear Trump won’t abide judicial orders
Aaron Frey told Mainers at a town hall Tuesday night he’s been able to enforce court orders in various lawsuits against the Trump administration, dealing with citizenship, privacy rights and federal funding.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, Politics
Trump signs order requiring proof of citizenship in federal elections
President Donald Trump referenced election fraud as he signed the order Tuesday, saying, ‘this will end it, hopefully.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Angus King presses Tulsi Gabbard on leak of military attack plans
Sen. Susan Collins, who was ill and did not attend the hearing where senators grilled Trump’s director of national intelligence, said she also is seeking answers about why and how the breach occurred.