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Who is eligible for the $300 affordability checks approved by lawmakers?
The checks, included in the budget signed by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday, will be distributed based on income eligibility and are expected to be sent in late July.
What big-money groups are spending the most on the Maine governor’s race?
Close to $3 million in outside money has been spent on the Maine governor’s race this year, with most of the spending benefiting Republicans, according to new state campaign finance reports.
Some Mainers planning to vote for Platner say they’re doing so reluctantly
Most participants in a recent focus group held by Syracuse University said their vote in the upcoming Democratic Senate primary will be based on which candidate they think is more likely to oust Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Janet Mills signs $519M supplemental budget into law. Did she get what she wanted?
The state’s free community college program, previously funded on a one-time basis, is now permanent under the spending plan Mills signed Friday.
Republicans hold huge spending advantage in Maine Senate race, and it’s getting bigger
Republican-aligned groups are pouring millions into boosting US Sen. Susan Collins while Democrats are locked in an acrimonious primary.
Maine lawmakers make last-minute changes to school funding formula bill
Following concerns over costs, lawmakers on the education committee supported an amended version of the bill. It now goes to the full Legislature.
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Governor candidate drops out of race after state alleges fraud with funding
Maine’s campaign finance watchdog issued a decision denying Sen. Jim Libby clean elections funding after it found numerous problems with paperwork his campaign submitted to qualify for the money.
Supporters object to trans sports referendum ballot language
The secretary of state released draft language this week for how the initiative, which seeks to limit school sports participation and use of bathrooms and similar spaces to a student’s assigned sex at birth, would appear on the November ballot.
Maine lawmakers send $519M budget add-on, including $300 checks, to Gov. Mills
The Senate voted 18-16 to approve the budget, which includes $300 ‘affordability checks’ for eligible residents, a new income tax surcharge for millionaires and a ban on cellphones in schools.
Matt Dunlap pokes fun at Paul LePage’s Florida ties in online game
In the ‘Where in the World is Paul LePage’ game, the answer is always Florida.
Janet Mills drops attack ads, but is still ‘full steam ahead’ in US Senate primary
The governor has no ads booked beyond Wednesday and trails in the polls.
Susan Collins opposes Trump’s ‘incendiary language’
Maine’s senior US senator and other members of the state’s congressional delegation are among those taking issue with the president’s threats against Iran.
Trump pulls back on threat to destroy Iranian ‘civilization’
Pakistan’s prime minister had urged Trump to extend his deadline by 2 weeks to allow diplomacy to advance.
Head of Maine department of fisheries and wildlife stepping down
Judy Camuso, the first woman to lead the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, will leave the post on April 30.
Janet Mills releases her policy platform. Here’s how it differs from Platner’s.
Until Tuesday, the 2-term incumbent governor had largely focused on persuading voters she is electable and will stand up to President Donald Trump.
Plug-in solar is coming to Maine with Janet Mills’ approval
The Democratic governor signed a proposal into law to allow small, plug-in generators amid a time of global energy price volatility.
Expansion of ranked-choice voting would be unconstitutional, Maine high court finds
The opinion issued Monday comes as lawmakers are considering a bill, LD 1666, to expand ranked-choice voting to general election races for governor and the state Legislature.
Critics pounce on Janet Mills after confusion over Sagadahoc County debate
The local Democratic committee had been advertising a debate with all 3 U.S. Senate candidates for weeks, but only Graham Platner and David Costello accepted invitations.
How Graham Platner uses trivia games and happy hours to help power his Maine Senate campaign
Platner’s backers say part of his rise can be traced to his commitment to building a progressive community of engaged voters.
In Gilead, a show of hands elects a seat at the table
At an open town meeting, common in rural Maine, Sharon Leighton was elected to the select board while tending the wood stove.
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