The governor has had a tense relationship with tribal nations in Maine.
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Could Maine make polluters pay for the cost of climate change? Lawmakers want to study it first.
The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Statewide bell-to-bell ban on cellphones in schools moves a step closer to reality
The Legislature’s budget committee this week supported funding and language Gov. Janet Mills proposed in her supplemental budget. If the House and Senate follow suit, Maine would join 23 other states with similar policies.
Posted inNews, Politics
Senate confirms Janet Mills’ pick for Maine Supreme Judicial Court opening
Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris Taub is the Democratic governor’s 7th nominee for Maine’s high court.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, News, Politics
Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate. But some Democrats aren’t on board
Party leaders can’t seem to agree on how to approach the midterms. Nowhere is that more obvious than in Maine’s Senate race.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Progressives go after Angus King for backing judge nominees who won’t say Biden won in 2020
This is not the first time left-wing groups have targeted King for voting to confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Trans sports referendum signatures are not valid, lawsuit argues
The lawsuit filed Friday in Cumberland County Superior Court by 3 Maine residents says the referendum should not be sent to voters.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Are Maine Democrats having their own tea party moment?
In 2009, the Tea Party movement gave rise to a rough-edged, tough-talking Republican governor in Paul LePage. Now, Democrats are eying a progressive with similar qualities in Graham Platner.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Will Bobby Charles’ lead in the Republican primary for governor last?
Charles has led recent polling, but he’ll need to keep that momentum going to beat out the large field of competitors in his own party.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Thousands of Mainers protest Trump policies amid latest ‘No Kings’ nationwide rallies
Transgender rights activist Ella Bowman rallied the Waterville crowd on bodily autonomy, while speakers across the state criticized policies they say threaten democracy.