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Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine officials welcome reversal of federal funding freeze
State agencies said portals for housing assistance and Medicaid reimbursements were back online Wednesday after access was cut off Tuesday.
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump White House rescinds freeze on federal grants, reversing course on plan that caused chaos
The reversal followed criticism of the sudden freeze and a federal judge’s ruling that temporarily blocked implementation of the White House budget office’s directive.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
White House tells federal workers they can resign now, get paid through September
The email is the most sweeping effort yet by the new Trump administration to shrink the ranks of government employees.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins in spotlight for Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmation hearings
Maine’s Republican senator plans to question both during separate hearings scheduled for Thursday morning, and she is seen as a possible swing vote.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Hiring freeze, executive orders create uncertainty for federal workers in Maine
In Bar Harbor, businesses are ‘cautiously concerned’ as they wait to learn whether the tourism season at Acadia National Park will be disrupted, the chamber of commerce says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Group of Maine lawmakers trying to block Sears Island wind port
Legislation backed mostly by Republicans continues a fight against industrializing an area of Sears Island popular among hikers.
Posted inNews, Politics
Gov. Mills uses budget address to call for compromise by lawmakers in both parties
The governor also came out against a citizen referendum for a red flag law and challenged a commission that oversees legal representation to indigent clients to change its practices rather than request more money.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Judge suspends Trump funding freeze as Maine, other states challenge order’s legality
Maine’s entire congressional delegation criticized the order, with Sen. Angus King declaring it ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and Sen. Susan Collins saying the directive is ‘too sweeping.’
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate narrowly confirms Heather Sanborn as public advocate
The former state lawmaker and brewery owner from Portland was praised by some lawmakers for a ‘sense of ethics’ but criticized for backing a solar and wind power program seen as increasingly costly to ratepayers.