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2 days ago · This week on the podcast, Ben, Cate and Esther dive into the harmful and alarming blitz of executive orders Pres. Donald Trump released as he kicked off his second presidential term.
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Jan 17, 2025 · On January 10, Governor Janet Mills unveiled her budget plans for Maine through 2027. While the proposal balances the budget through some revenue increases, it largely relies on cuts to previous commitments, impacting vulnerable Mainers and low wage workers while letting the rich and big corporations — whose wealth …
What’s on the November ballot in Maine — and what it means
Aug 1, 2023 · Maine’s November ballot will be busy, with eight measures for voters to consider, including a high-profile question about whether to replace the state’s embattled investor-owned utility companies, Central Maine Power and Versant, with a consumer-owned model. Last week, the Secretary of State’s Office released the order of referendum questions that Mainers will weigh in …
Maine lawmakers pass heating relief bill that includes $450 checks
Jan 4, 2023 · As their first order of business to kick off the new legislative session in Augusta, state lawmakers on Wednesday passed an emergency heating and housing assistance bill to help people get through the winter amid high prices. The Maine State Legislature passed LD 3, a $474 million proposal put forward by Gov. Janet Mills in
Read Gov. Janet Mills’ second inaugural address - Maine Beacon
Jan 5, 2023 · Thank you. Mr. President, Madam Secretary of State, Madam Speaker, Madam Chief Justice, (I like the sound of this), members of the 131st Maine Legislature, members of the Cabinet, Rabbi Asch, Bishop Brown, distinguished guests — It is a profound honor and a privilege to take the oath prescribed by the Constitution and to assume again the mantle of Governor of the great State of Maine.
Maine is the only rural, working-class state led by Democrats. Why?
Nov 19, 2024 · As election results continue to roll in, the process of interpreting those results has begun. This might seem premature, since it could be months before we have an accurate account of who actually voted in states. (Notoriously unreliable exit polls don’t count.) We do already know some things, though. We know that Republicans, led by
How Maine will respond to Trump’s “mass deportation” threats
Dec 2, 2024 · About 30 people, including leaders from Maine’s immigrant community, met with Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey and Rep. Mana Abdi (D-Lewiston) last week, to discuss their fears about President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats of “mass deportations” of immigrants and how Maine’s government plans to respond. Rep. Abdi organized the event in partnership with Maine People’s
Gender-affirming care providers lose proposed protections as …
Jan 26, 2024 · The Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted down a bill that would have compelled Maine not to cooperate with law enforcement from states that have banned gender-affirming care who are investigating people who have sought such treatment here. LD 1735, a bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Laurie Osher of Orono, was a top priority
Shooting straight: How to buy a gun in Maine
May 27, 2016 · Regulation of firearms in this country is one of the most complicated and divisive political issues we face. Most non-gun owners, and many who do own guns, do not really understand the way our systems of state and federal background checks work. Unless one understands the current patchwork of rules and regulations, they will have
Mainers urged to nab clean energy rebates before they’re gone
Dec 9, 2024 · Mainers are encouraged to take advantage of clean energy rebates and tax credits before they are gone. The Inflation Reduction Act offers incentives to buy electric vehicles, upgrade appliances or install heat pumps. President-elect Trump has called the landmark climate law a "green new scam" and vowed to repeal any unspent funds. Emily Walker, researcher for …