Evangelos, I-Friendship, was known for his fiery speeches and his willingness to criticize both Democratic and Republican governors.
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Maine’s top judge says she worries about political divisiveness
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill, in the annual State of the Judiciary address, also talked about technological advances in the courts.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House honors Charlie Kirk with resolution
The resolution, sponsored by Republican Rep. Reagan Paul, was approved without a roll call Thursday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine committee votes in favor of bill to raise anesthesia reimbursement rates for dental care
The bill will now likely see votes this session in the Maine House and Senate.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Lawmakers initiate reform of Maine’s fraught school funding formula
The Education Committee is introducing a bill based on researcher recommendations that include integrating local poverty rates and reforming the special education model.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Citing AI, Maine lawmakers are close to passing strict data privacy measure
Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
As Maine feels the affordability crunch, here are lawmakers’ plans to ease the burden
Democrats have offered a slate of bills aimed at lowering costs, while Republicans are pushing to bring Maine into line with new federal tax policies.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Is Maine considering a law to require annual registration of lawnmowers? | Fact brief
A widely shared image on Facebook claims that Gov. Janet Mills sponsored an act to require $38 fees and registration stickers.
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What’s in the final budget proposal from Gov. Janet Mills?
The Democrat proposed a ‘three-part affordability agenda’ Wednesday, parts of which have drawn criticism from Republicans.
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How the Wabanaki coalition is fighting for tribal sovereignty
Tribal leaders are pushing to secure funding for an education bill this session, but keeping sovereignty top of mind as the gubernatorial race gets underway.