Politics

Retired Air Force General From Oxford To Run For Senate In 2020

By • Jul 16, 2019

LEWISTON, Maine - A retired Air Force general plans to seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Mainers Condemn Trump's Attack On Minority Congresswomen

By & • Jul 16, 2019
Evan Vucci / Associated Press file

President Donald Trump continued his attack on four freshmen, minority congresswomen on Monday, calling them anti-American Communists who hate Jews, and rejecting critics who called him out for being deliberately divisive and racist.

'It's All Hands On Deck' - Mills Issues Call To Action At Opioid Summit

By • Jul 15, 2019
Patty Wight / Maine Public

More than 1,000 people working to address the opioid crisis in Maine met for a daylong summit in Augusta on Monday. Gov. Janet Mills says the goal is to foster collaboration between health providers, law enforcement and the recovery community to better respond to a public health issue that kills nearly one Mainer a day.

Collins' Campaign: Funds Raised This Election Cycle Surpass 2014 Totals

By • Jul 15, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine - Republican Sen. Susan Collins's campaign says she has brought in $2 million in the second quarter of 2019.

Senators: Communities Storing Spent Nuclear Fuel Need Help

By • Jul 15, 2019

WISCASSET, Maine - A proposal before the U.S. Senate would seek to help communities around the country that face the expensive problem of storing spent nuclear fuel.

House Version Of National Defense Authorization Act Has Several Pingree Amendments

By • Jul 12, 2019
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

The House version of the National Defense Authorization Act has several proposals sponsored or co-sponsored by 1st District Rep. Chellie Pingree.

Some Portland Residents Mobilizing Against Proposed Development

By • Jul 12, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine - A proposed housing development in Maine's largest city is facing opposition from some residents and open-space advocates. 

Conservative Advocacy Group Criticizes Mills For 'Orgy Of Spending'

By • Jul 11, 2019
Willis Ryder Arnold / Maine Public

The Maine Heritage Policy Center is criticizing Democratic Gov. Janet Mills for "a grotesque orgy of spending.”

The conservative advocacy organization held its largest annual fundraising event Thursday afternoon in South Portland, where CEO Matthew Gagnon said Mills proposed $8 billion spending plan was more than 11 percent bigger than the last enacted budget.

King Criticizes DOE On Natural Gas Exports

By • Jul 11, 2019

U.S. Sen. Angus King says the Department of Energy (DOE) is allowing too much natural gas to be exported without studying its impact on domestic prices. At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, King blasted the DOE for continuing to increase natural gas exports.

Law Could Ease Burden Of Homelessness In Maine Communities

By • Jul 11, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine - A new law in Maine may help the homeless receive public assistance in their hometowns.

New Memorial Backed By Collins Would Honor Slain Journalists

By • Jul 11, 2019

Maine Sen. Susan Collins wants a new memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor journalists killed in the line of duty.

Maine Lawmakers Grant Some Tax Relief, But Taxpayers May Not See Much Of A Benefit

By • Jul 10, 2019
Joel Page / AP Photo

Maine taxpayers were granted some relief by the legislature and Gov. Janet Mills in the session that just concluded, but that does not mean they will see much in the way of any real cash. People in some communities may actually see their property taxes go up.

Maine Girl, 9, Urges Congress To Continue Funding For Diabetes Research

By • Jul 10, 2019
screen shot from Sen. Susan Collins Facebook page

A 9-year-old girl from Yarmouth testified before a congressional committee Wednesday morning on the impact of type-1 diabetes on her life and the importance of continuing a program that funds research into its cause.

Collins Joins Two-Party Push For More Local Food In Schools

By • Jul 10, 2019

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's Republican senator is joining a group of colleagues to beef up federal resources that are dedicated to getting fresh, local foods into schools.

Maine’s Secretary Of State Is Reviewing 17 People’s Veto Petitions

By • Jul 9, 2019
Rebecca Conley / Maine Public

The secretary of state’s office is reviewing 17 requests for petitions to force statewide votes on an array of laws passed by the Legislature this year.

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