The governor also came out against a citizen referendum for a red flag law and challenged a commission that oversees legal representation to indigent clients to change its practices rather than request more money.
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Judge suspends Trump funding freeze as Maine, other states challenge order’s legality
Maine’s entire congressional delegation criticized the order, with Sen. Angus King declaring it ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and Sen. Susan Collins saying the directive is ‘too sweeping.’
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Maine Senate narrowly confirms Heather Sanborn as public advocate
The former state lawmaker and brewery owner from Portland was praised by some lawmakers for a ‘sense of ethics’ but criticized for backing a solar and wind power program seen as increasingly costly to ratepayers.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans
The Trump administration plan plunged the U.S. government into panic and confusion and set the stage for a constitutional clash over control of taxpayer money.
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Gov. Mills set to deliver annual address to Legislature. Here’s what to look for.
Mills’ 2-year budget proposal includes service cuts and tax increases to meet the state’s constitutional mandate to submit a balanced budget.
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Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention
The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.
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Maine Democrats choose new party leaders
Democrats look to the more rural, conservative 2nd Congressional District for party leaders ahead of the 2026 election cycle, which includes statewide races for governor and the U.S. Senate.
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Which taxes would increase under Gov. Mills’ budget proposal?
Some of the proposals would increase taxes on individuals. Others would be used to leverage federal Medicaid funds and would not be felt by Maine taxpayers, according to state officials.
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Bipartisan tax break for retirees on the chopping block
A tax deduction on pension income won bipartisan support three years ago, but is now at the center of a partisan battle over tax increases in the proposed two year-budget.
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Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The South Dakota governor is now in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.