The Senate voted to halt the resolution from Rep. Reagan Paul, R-Winterport, to honor the conservative activist who was assassinated last year.
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Maine Democrats revive push to raise taxes on the wealthy, corporations
The move could set up a showdown between Gov. Janet Mills, who has opposed previous proposals, and her own party amid a contentious Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against a populist newcomer.
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Posted inElections, Maine
Stephen King endorses a Maine governor candidate
The prolific author from Maine is backing Hannah Pingree in her bid to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Gov. Mills skeptical of new data privacy measure opposed by businesses
The governor urged lawmakers to reach a compromise that works for both industry and political groups.
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In Maine, a Democrat-led crackdown on ‘deepfake’ AI campaign ads
Republicans worry that the new bill is too vague and too punitive.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans blast Mills’ ‘insulting’ response to Trump administration over alleged Medicaid fraud
Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart challenged Democrats to allow his last-minute bill to address possible fraud to receive a public hearing.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine school district leaders agree funding formula update is overdue
A bill to reform the long-criticized EPS formula got support from districts around the state at a hearing Monday. Some said it could go even further in reducing inequities.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Chellie Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, the Maine Democrat has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
What to know about Maine’s ranked-choice voting system and arguments to expand it
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court will soon weigh in on whether lawmakers could expand ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and State House races in the November general election.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Q+A: Sen. Angus King on Iran, Israel and the Mainers involved in this latest war
King, I-Maine, expanded on his frustration with the Iran fallout in an interview after Congress failed to put more checks on President Donald Trump.