U.S. Supreme Court

Some say the decision has them worried about the country's future. Others say it's spurring them into action.

The Dobbs vs. Jackson decision drags Maine’s senior U.S. senator back into the spotlight as Collins, one of the few Republicans to publicly support abortion rights, was a key vote to confirm Kavanaugh and cited in part his reassurance that he viewed Roe v. Wade as an important precedent.

Abortion rights advocates fear — and abortion opponents hope — that the political winds shift in Maine potentially as early as this November.

In this week’s Pulse: Biden's gas tax holiday, bipartisan gun deal advances, SCOTUS on Maine schools, and waiting on the Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

In this week's Pulse: Maine braces for the fall of Roe v. Wade, Collins again haunted by Kavanaugh vote and Mills outraises LePage.

An anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade may not have an immediate impact on women's right to access abortion here in Maine but could impact this fall's elections in Maine. And the outcome of those elections could, in turn, affect future abortion policy in the state.

Maine law protects access to abortions. But providers caution that laws can be repealed.

In a statement, King said that he met with Jackson on Thursday. He said he's pleased that Jackson, who was nominated by President Joe Biden, would be the first Black woman and first former public defender on the high court.

Collins was one of three Republicans who voted last summer to elevate Judge Jackson to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. She said that a one-on-one interview with Judge Jackson will play a key role in her final decision.

In this week’s Pulse: Collins opposes fast-tracked Supreme Court confirmation, unintended consequences possible in privacy bill, and Republicans court frustrated voters.