Politics

King Pushes For Re-Authorization For Export-Import Bank

By • Oct 14, 2019
J. Scott Applewhite / AP File

A continuing resolution to keep the federal government operating until November 21 includes a temporary authorization for the Export-Import bank.

Portland To Get Nearly $900K For Help With Asylum Seekers

By • Oct 12, 2019
Julie Pike / Maine Public

Maine's Congressional delegation announced Friday that the city of Portland, Preble Street Resource Center and the Jewish Community Alliance will receive nearly $900,000 in federal funding for the aid that they provided to hundreds of asylum seekers who arrived in Maine this summer. The bulk of the funding is being awarded to Portland's family shelter.

Oct. 11: The Fight For Maine's 2nd District

By • Oct 11, 2019
Rebecca Conley / Maine Public

This week, host Irwin Gratz speaks with statehouse bureau chief Steve Mistler and chief political correspondent Mal Leary about the race for Maine’s 2nd District seat. It was one the seats that Democrats flipped in the 2018 Congressional election when Jared Golden narrowly defeated incumbent Republican Bruce Poliquin. Another close race is possible coming up as more Republican's have entered the race.

Movement That Aims To Give Voice To Poor People Comes To Maine

By • Oct 11, 2019
Caitlin Troutman / Maine Public

The Poor People’s Campaign, a movement originally organized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., made a stop in Portland Thursday night on its national  “We Must Do More” tour.

Maine Governor Delivering Address On Arctic Circle Assembly

By • Oct 11, 2019

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine Gov. Janet Mills is in Iceland to deliver remarks to the Arctic Circle Assembly. The governor's remarks on Friday focus on strengthening the collaboration between Maine and Arctic nations, building a sustainable economy and combatting climate change.

Former State Representative Enters Republican Race For Maine's 2nd District Seat

By • Oct 11, 2019
Patty Wight / Maine Public

Former state Rep. Dale Crafts has become the latest Republican to announce his bid to run for Maine's 2nd Congressional District and unseat Democrat Jaren Golden.

Angus King, Susan Collins Call For Sanctions As Turkey Launches Offensive Against Kurds

By • Oct 10, 2019

Maine’s two senators both say that President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops from the Syrian border and open the door for Turkey to launch an offensive against Kurds in northern Syria was a mistake.

Vaping, Guns, Marijuana On Tap For Maine Legislative Session

By • Oct 9, 2019

The Maine Legislature might consider restrictions on vaping, stricter gun controls and new marijuana laws in the coming legislative session.

Maine Republicans Rally In Support Of Donald Trump Outside Jared Golden's Office

By • Oct 9, 2019
Patty Wight / Maine Public

Maine Republicans rallied outside of Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s Lewiston office on Tuesday to protest what they say is his lack of support for President Donald Trump.

Trump Says He's Concerned About Corruption, But Advocates Say His Record Is Weak

By • Oct 9, 2019

President Trump says his request for Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden was driven by his concerns about corruption.

"This is not about politics, this is about corruption," Trump said last week. "If you look and you read our Constitution and many other things, I have an obligation to look at corruption."

But anti-corruption advocates say his administration's record of fighting corruption is weak and not in line with Trump's rhetoric.

Chellie Pingree Says Impeachment Vote 'Very Likely'

By • Oct 8, 2019
Ed Morin / Maine Public

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine’s 1st District was the first member of Maine’s congressional delegation to call for an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

Pingree spoke with Maine Public Radio’s Mal Leary about the impeachment process and what effect it might have on all the other work that’s before Congress.

Leary: Long before many folks were saying they supported an inquiry or an investigation — whichever word you want to use — you were advocating for an investigation.

Susan Collins' Reelection Chances Could Hinge On Her Support — Or Condemnation — Of Donald Trump

By • Oct 8, 2019
Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

As the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump slogs forward, Maine Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins faces a big dilemma — again.

Adrienne Bennett, Former LePage Spokeswoman, Running For 2nd District Seat

By • Oct 8, 2019
@AdrienneMaine / Twitter

Adrienne Bennett, a former TV reporter who served as Gov. Paul LePage’s spokesperson, has entered the race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

Green Independent Considers Challenging Collins

By • Oct 8, 2019

SOLON, Maine — An environmental and peace activist is forming an exploratory committee to consider running against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.

Angus King Criticizes Trump’s Decision To Pull Troops From Syria

By • Oct 7, 2019

Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine is criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Northern Syria to allow Turkish forces to occupy that area.

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