The governor’s exchange with President Trump over transgender rights last week elevated her national profile, with one political scientist saying it could push her to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Q&A: Can Trump withhold federal funds? Do other states allow transgender athletes to play school sports?
Here are a few things to know about Maine’s policy on transgender athletes and President Trump’s threat to withhold federal funds if the state doesn’t make changes.
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Trump administration orders investigation after Gov. Mills publicly defies president over transgender policy
‘See you in court,’ Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump during a heated exchange at an assembly of governors at the White House.
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Swatting of Maine secretary of state was part of broader attack on U.S. officials
Two European men have been charged with federal crimes in connection with swatting attempts involving about 100 victims, including Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
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Maine lawmaker takes heat for posting photos of student athlete she identifies as transgender
Rep. Laurel Libby said she does not plan to take down her Facebook post, despite a request from the Maine House speaker, who said children should not be ‘used to score political points.’
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Referendum to require voter ID and tighten absentee voting rules qualifies for November ballot
The proposal also would eliminate ongoing absentee voting and place limits on the use of and number of absentee ballot drop boxes, among other things.
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Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
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Maine lawmaker accused of forging signatures on campaign finance forms
Rep. Randall Hall, R-Wilton, was indicted by an Oxford County grand jury on 12 charges Wednesday.
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Hospitals warn of financial challenges without emergency MaineCare funding
Health care providers already facing fiscal strain say that delays to MaineCare payments would exacerbate the situation and could have impacts on patient care.
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Maine lawmakers advance budget but without support to enact it immediately
Democrats and Republicans said they will have ongoing conversations before final votes on the budget in 2 weeks, though areas of compromise seemed hard to come by.