Mike Duguay is set to become the next commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
Gov. Janet Mills
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Gov. Mills, members of Congress warn Trump that tariffs would raise prices for Mainers
Three of Maine’s 4 congressional delegation signed a letter to the Trump administration warning against starting a ‘tit-for-tat’ trade war with Canada that they say will drive up costs on heating fuel, gasoline, building supplies and more.
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Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law
The administration’s threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.
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Superior court justice nominated to Maine Supreme Judicial Court
Gov. Janet Mills announced the nomination of Julia Lipez several days after Maine’s chief justice highlighted vacancies in the judicial branch.
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US attorney general threatens Gov. Mills with lawsuit over transgender athletes
‘Maine should be on notice,’ Pam Bondi said in a letter to the Maine governor over compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on transgender students competing in school sports.
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Maine lawmaker censured for posting photos of student she identified as transgender
The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby for singling out a student who won a track championship to protest Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls’ sports.
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Legislature remains deadlocked on $121 million supplemental budget
The House OKs the proposal on a party-line vote with Republicans opposed, meaning the budget would not take effect immediately, potentially delaying payments to hospitals for care provided to MaineCare patients.
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Support grows for Maine student-athlete at center of transgender debate
A group of 30 state and national organizations has condemned elected officials for posts about a Greely High School student that eventually led to the showdown between Gov. Janet Mills and President Donald Trump.
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Social media turns Gov. Mills’ clash with President Trump into a viral moment
Mills’ heated exchange with President Trump over Maine’s transgender sports policy went viral for her ‘See you in court’ response.
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The making of a moment: How Janet Mills became a foil for Donald Trump
Maine’s governor, who has a long history of facing tough guys in the courtroom and in politics, finds herself in an unprecedented moment with the nation watching.