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.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Maine’s reproductive health clinics could see nearly $5 million in cuts
The federal budget bill cut Medicaid funding for family planning organizations that provide abortions.
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Susan Collins opposes Democratic effort to rein in Trump’s budget rescission power
A spokesperson said Maine’s senior senator voted against the proposal because it would have been challenged on jurisdictional grounds and delay needed funding for military infrastructure and veterans services.
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Collins, King vote against $9B in spending cuts passed by Senate
The Senate approved, 51-48, President Donald Trump’s request to cut federal spending, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools and Education
Collins, other Republicans ask White House to unfreeze federal education grants
‘Withholding these funds will harm students, families and local economies,’ the letter from Collins and 9 Senate colleagues states.
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Big money already being raised on both sides of Maine’s voter ID referendum
Supporters of a second referendum, to create a red flag law in Maine, also have outspent opponents ahead of the November election.
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Secretary of state found no instances of dual voting in Maine despite Republican Party’s claims
The investigation found that the Maine GOP’s allegations that 51 Mainers voted twice in the same election in 2024 were false, although hundreds of residents were indeed registered to vote in different towns, according to state databases.
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Democrats lead early fundraising in crowded Maine governor’s race
Hannah Pingree and Shenna Bellows have pulled in the most money so far, followed by Angus King III and Troy Jackson, as the candidates vie to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
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Sen. Collins, Rep. Golden outraise opponents in 2 closely watched national races
Maine’s Senate and 2nd Congressional District races could be pivotal for the control of Congress and are expected to draw significant outside spending.