The governor’s race is down to 18 candidates, including 5 Democrats and 8 Republicans. And in the 1st District, U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree won’t face a Democratic primary challenger after all.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund
The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How COVID-19 prepared Nirav Shah for the Maine governor’s race
The former Maine CDC director has led recent polling on the Democratic primary after becoming the public face of the state’s pandemic response in 2020.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Janet Mills has a new Supreme Judicial Court nominee
The nomination of Chief Deputy Attorney General Chris Taub is the 7th the governor has made to fill a vacancy on Maine’s highest court.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Compromise with Mills would give tribes tax breaks instead of sovereignty
Debate on a proposal out of the governor’s office was placed on hold Thursday because tribal leaders were not present.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Critics slam Palantir donations to Susan Collins. Maine Democrats got them too.
The technology company provides AI-powered tools for mass data collection and surveillance, which are being used in Trump’s mass deportation effort.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine Senate Democrats reject Republican effort to honor Charlie Kirk
The Senate voted to halt the resolution from Rep. Reagan Paul, R-Winterport, to honor the conservative activist who was assassinated last year.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
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.
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.