Secretary of State Shenna Bellows responded to the request by telling the DOJ to ‘go jump in the Gulf of Maine.’
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20 states, including Maine, sue Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients’ data
The administration has demanded that states turn over personal data of recipients, which some fear could be used to carry out more deportations.
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Sen. King says he no longer supports providing U.S. aid to Israel
Maine’s junior senator cited the ‘growing nutrition and humanitarian crisis in Gaza’ as his reasons for severing support to the Middle East nation.
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Trump administration will release more than $20M in withheld education funds to Maine
The administration announced last week that it was releasing a portion of the education funding. Sen. Susan Collins, who pushed for their release, is also calling for the release of medical research grants.
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Angus King voted to confirm an anti-abortion judge. Now, he regrets it.
Maine’s junior senator told the Huffington Post that his vote was ‘a mistake.’ His office said King was not available for an interview Friday.
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Maine’s congressional delegation introduces bill to help loggers affected by natural disasters
Members of Maine’s logging industry applauded the proposal, with one calling it ‘a step in the right direction’ toward equitable treatment.
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Gov. Mills to skip first national governors meeting since Trump confrontation
The governor’s decision also comes as she faces pressure to challenge Republican Susan Collins for her U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
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Susan Collins votes with fellow Republicans to consider nomination of ex-Trump lawyer for federal judge
The Maine senator said of Emil Bove, who is being considered for a lifetime appointment, there was cause ‘to conclude he would not serve as an impartial jurist.’
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Who’s funding Maine’s red flag and voter ID referendum campaigns?
A majority of contributions have come from out of state for the 2 ballot questions touching on the national hot button issues of gun safety and voter ID.
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House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion spending cuts
U.S. Reps Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree voted against the bill that passed by a vote of 216-213. It now goes to Trump for his signature.