The former governor will serve as honorary chairman of the Maine People Before Politics organization.
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Shutdown deadline looms as wall negotiations hit a snag
Talks have apparently stalled.
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Federal lawsuit hangs over Eves, LePage as private citizens
The case is the last one pending in federal court in which the former governor is a named party.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has passed the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act to establish a fine and imprisonment of up to 5 years as penalties for those who attempt to defraud military veterans of their benefits.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
EPA scaling back pollution enforcement under Trump
The agency is taking a new tack with polluters, giving states more of a role in regulation and enforcement and stressing education and voluntary compliance.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine school leaders applaud Mills for prioritizing education in budget
The governor’s proposal includes more money for pre-kindergarten, raising minimum teacher pay to $40,000 and increasing support for higher education.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Embattled Virginia governor says he won’t quit
Meanwhile, the man in line to succeed him is hit with another sexual assault accusation.
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Jeff Bezos’ extortion claim could reopen federal case against National Enquirer
The tabloid avoided prosecution in the other case by agreeing to stay out of legal trouble.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Critics rip into Susan Collins after abortion ruling by Justice Kavanaugh
They blamed the four-term Maine senator for providing Kavanaugh with the opportunity to join the losing side of a 5-4 ruling that blocked proposed restrictions on who could perform abortions in Louisiana.
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Trump tells Christians he will fight abortion
President Trump appeals to his loyal supporters among evangelical voters.