During an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends,’ Pam Bondi said Maine is not following the Trump administration’s priorities — an apparent reference to an executive order limiting transgender rights.
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Maine lawmakers propose competing reforms to General Assistance
Republicans are seeking restrictions such as a 3-month limit on housing assistance, while Democrats have called for expanding the program to cover meals at emergency shelters.
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Maine parents, health care workers again spar over bills to roll back vaccine requirements in schools
Two bills being considered by the Legislature’s Education Committee would restore religious exemptions for school vaccinations and roll back school immunization requirements broadly.
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Susan Collins breaks with Republican Party again, this time opposing Medicaid cuts
Maine’s senior senator has twice voted against members of her party in recent days, including a vote against a budget resolution over the weekend.
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Maine sues Trump administration in 1st case involving Title IX dispute
The lawsuit, filed Monday by Attorney General Aaron Frey, challenges the USDA decision to halt federal funds because Maine allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
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How Trump’s actions are affecting — and targeting — Maine
In addition to a new federal lawsuit against the state, the new administration’s actions include multiple efforts to pull funding over Maine’s policies regarding transgender athletes, as well as unrelated cuts to health care funding and medical research grants.
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Sen. Angus King fumes at removal of climate change from US threat assessment
At a Senate hearing last week, King used part of his allotted time to interrogate Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about the sudden change.
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In Maine and nationwide, rallies and protests are growing alongside anger, grievances
Maine, like much of the country, has seen a notable jump in the size and frequency of political demonstrations since President Donald Trump began his second term.
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Live updates: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered both in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and elsewhere.
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Lawmakers may impose impact tax on megayachts visiting Maine
Supporters of the bill say the charge could be easily weathered by the wealthy owners of the private, luxury vessels. But critics say it could serve as a deterrent to tourism.