The president singled out Maine’s governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, ‘See you in court.’ Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Gov. Mills renominates top utility regulator to take on electrification challenges
Phil Bartlett and the other 2 members of the Public Utilities Commission increasingly face issues related to renewable power and grid modernization.
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Backers of offshore wind and an outspoken foe unite against Sears Island terminal
Nearby Mack Point was again cited as an alternative because it’s an industrial site of an energy and port services company.
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Senate Republicans call for MaineCare reforms after blocking budget deal
Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, accused Republicans of ‘moving the goalpost’ with their call for reforms and said lawmakers are out of time to get a budget passed.
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USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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As Trump shakes up economy, winners and losers will emerge. Maine could be on the wrong side.
The state’s reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president’s threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.
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Time is running out for Maine budget compromise to avoid reduced hospital payments
The state will begin reducing MaineCare reimbursements to small rural hospitals and withhold reimbursements for larger claims on Wednesday if lawmakers do not pass an emergency supplemental budget.
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Direct care workers fight for restoration of cost-of-living increases in Maine budget
The cost-of-living adjustments were canceled in 2025 for budgetary reasons and were not included in Gov. Mills’ two-year budget proposal.
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Hundreds protest against Trump and Musk outside Maine State House
The protest was meant to coincide with others around the country and came as Trump was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
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With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.