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PublishedMarch 20, 2025
House Republicans try but fail to remove censure of Laurel Libby
The move delayed debate over an $11.3 billion state budget on Thursday.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2025
All 6 of Maine’s federal judges recuse themselves from Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit against House speaker
The Republican state lawmaker's case will now be considered by a federal judge from Rhode Island.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
Laurel Libby sues Maine House speaker after being censured over social media post
The Auburn Republican is arguing that her constitutional rights have been violated after Democrats voted to bar her from voting and speaking on the House floor.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2025
Laurel Libby turns muzzle into megaphone in transgender competition debate
'I think it was a huge misstep,’ the Auburn Republican said in an interview, referring to House Democrats' vote last week to censure her.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2025
Some in Auburn, Minot support for Rep. Laurel Libby despite Maine House censure
Residents react to Tuesday night's Maine House of Representatives vote to censure Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, for posting unblurred photos of a transgender student-athlete on social media.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2025
Trump administration orders investigation after Gov. Mills publicly defies president over transgender policy
'See you in court,' Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump during a heated exchange at an assembly of governors at the White House.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2025
Referendum to require voter ID and tighten absentee voting rules qualifies for November ballot
The proposal also would eliminate ongoing absentee voting and place limits on the use of and number of absentee ballot drop boxes, among other things.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2024
Here’s what to look for as Maine’s 2026 race for governor takes shape
Speculation has already seeped into the public arena, with well-known political figures such as Rep. Jared Golden and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and potential dark horse candidates such as Travis Mills, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, all in the mix.
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PublishedJune 10, 2024
Maine Republicans to collect signatures at polls for voter ID, repeal of national popular vote law
A 3rd referendum, which would limit donations to political action committees that seek to independently influence elections, has already qualified for the November ballot.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2024
Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits
While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they're elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
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