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Collins, Golden Renew Call for DOJ Action Against Illicit Chinese Marijuana Grows Following Maine Wire Report
“I will continue to press DOJ to take all appropriate actions to ensure these criminals can no longer operate in Maine,” Collins said.…
How ads on Maine’s utility takeover are stretching the truth
Question 3 is the highest-profile referendum of the eight ballot measures up for a vote this fall, with voters set to decide whether the state should buy out the infrastructure of its two largest investor-owned utilities, Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power, and create…
“His Fight is Our Fight,” King Says in Response to Zelenskyy Visit to Capitol Hill
“…Putin believed he would quickly defeat his neighbor, rebuild the Soviet Union, and divide the Free World, but on every count, he has failed. While this war has waged longer than expected, it is …
Golden Votes Against Electric Vehicle Mandates
Congressman Jared Golden voted to pass H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, legislation that would prohibit the EPA from allowing states to directly or indirectly limit the sale or use of new gas-powered cars.
Major Progressive Donors Funded Press Herald Purchase and Are Funding Another News Outlet in Maine
George Soros and Hansjörg Wyss are among the uber wealthy progressives bankrolling a new news outlet in Maine, the Maine Morning Star…
Senator Collins’ Statement on Senator Mitt Romney Retirement
“It is with deep regret that I learn of Senator Romney’s decision not to seek reelection next year. During his Senate service, he has accomplished a great deal and has been an extraordinary member, bringing knowledge, experience, and integrity to every issue. I have had the pleasure of teaming up with him on many important issues, including the 2021 infrastructure law and legislation to ensure marriage equality, gun safety, and the sanctity of our elections.
Maine’s DC Delegates Announce Contract Award to Build at least Three Destroyers at Bath Iron Works
The contract is part ofthe Navy’s 5th DDG-51 multiyear procurement (MYP) authorized by Congress. The contract also supports the potential……
GOP flips Maine House seat in special June election
Former Maine House member and Waldoboro Selectman Abden Simmons defeated a Democrat Tuesday to win election in the House District 45 race.…
Taibbi Tells Congress Angus King Sought Twitter Censorship
Taibbi revealed that Maine Sen. Angus King gave Twitter and Facebook lists of people who were critical of King during his 2018 re-election campaign, and many of those users were subsequently banned from the platforms.…
WATCH: Wabanaki leaders address Maine Legislature for first time in two decades
Maine tribes are only tribes in the country that do not have the access to federal laws that get passed in Congress that benefit Indian Country,” said Chief William Nicholas of the Passamaquoddy tribe…
Maine employees union says Janet Mills’ administration violated labor laws
The union representing Maine state workers filed a labor relations complaint on Friday against Gov. Janet Mills’ administration, alleging a negotiator refused to bargain in good faith over a new contract.…
Republicans are winning over Mainers on voter ID, poll shows
Nearly two-thirds of Maine voters backed requiring photo identification to vote, according to a University of New Hampshire poll…
Angus King’s Social Security proposal puts him to Susan Collins’ right
Sen. King is working on a SS plan with Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana. It has not been released yet, but early reports show it could raising the retirement age from 67 to roughly 70,…
Increasing Use of “Concept Draft” Reduces Legislature’s Transparency, Undermines Public Hearings
A “concept bill” is basically a detail-free statement of intent, like “An Act to Reform Education.” Under current rules, lawmakers can supply the text of the bill at the last possible minute making public scrutiny difficult if impossible.…
Angus King’s “Enemies List” Targeted Journalists, Ordinary Mainers for Facebook, Twitter Censorship
Sen. Angus King’s 2018 campaign targeted journalists and ordinary Mainers for censorship if their posts showed they were critical of the Senator or supported his opponents……
Angus King’s list of ‘suspicious’ Twitter accounts included political critics
Sen. King’s 2018 campaign flagged hundreds of social media accounts in communications with Twitter, including those run by the Maine Republican Party and conservative activists.…
Maine Democrat Resigns Amid “Clean” Elections Fraud Investigation
Rep. Clinton Collamore Jr. (D-Waldoboro) resigned his recently won seat in the Maine House today after pleading not guilty to state charges of defrauding program that uses taxpayer dollars to pay for campaigns.…
Maine GOP chair ousted after bad 2022 election
Former Maine Assistant House Minority Leader Joel Stetkis ousted Maine Republican Party Chair Demi Kouzounas on Saturday after a bad 2022 election for the party.…
Governor Mills to Deliver State of the Budget Address on Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Gov. Mills will discuss the challenges Maine faces, highlight her budget proposal, & outline actions her Admin. is taking to strengthen the economy & improve the lives and livelihoods of Maine people…
Maine Democrats still have no plan for big FTX executive donation
The Maine Democratic Party said it has made no decision on what it will do with a $100,000 donation from an executive at the bankrupt crypto firm FTX.…