Yesterday
Maine House deadlocks on transgender athletes bill Maine Public23:15 13-Jun-25
Federal judge rules in favor of Venezuelan man arrested in Maine and detained for 65 days Maine Public22:34 13-Jun-25
EPA rollbacks to power plant emissions rules could leave Maine vulnerable to downwind pollution Maine Public22:14 13-Jun-25
State lawmakers approve additional protections for Maine mobile home residents Maine Public21:50 13-Jun-25
Maine governor calls Trump tariffs ‘a big tax heist’ CTV News Atlantic19:25 13-Jun-25
What the public lands fight means for Maine The Maine Monitor19:00 13-Jun-25
Maine Legislature Defeats Bill to Let Voters Choose Secretary of State and Attorney General Ballot Access News (Weblog)18:28 13-Jun-25
U.S.-Canada tensions hit home on a New Brunswick border island with deep ties to Maine Maine Public13:56 13-Jun-25
In first key vote, Maine Senate rejects bill to ban transgender athletes Maine Public11:52 13-Jun-25
In the last 7 days
Maine House votes to allow Wabanaki Nations to offer online gambling Maine Public23:56 12-Jun-25
Income tax relief proposal wins initial approval in Maine legislature Maine Public22:38 12-Jun-25
Thousands of older and disabled Mainers rely on the federally funded Meals on Wheels program Maine Public18:43 12-Jun-25
Maine Legislature Passes Bill that May Make it Possible to Use Ranked Choice Voting for State Office in General… Ballot Access News (Weblog)18:43 12-Jun-25
Maine Democrats vote to raise the tobacco tax by $1.50 per pack Maine Public13:48 12-Jun-25
Maine lawmakers pass bill banning doxxing of minors Maine Public22:52 11-Jun-25
Maine lawmakers approve institutional food waste ban Maine Public21:51 11-Jun-25
Maine Democrats Finally Agree to Hold 'Red Flag' Hearing, But There's a Catch Bearing Arms (Weblog)14:32 11-Jun-25
Health care entrepreneur joins field of Republicans running for Maine governor Bangor Daily News, Maine06:08 11-Jun-25
Maine among 16 states suing Trump administration over plans to allow sale of forced-reset triggers Maine Public23:07 10-Jun-25
Hannah Pingree, daughter of Maine congresswoman, enters race for governor Roll Call19:23 10-Jun-25
Governor Mills Announces $2.7 Million Grant Program to Strengthen the Life Sciences Sector in Maine Maine Governor (Press Release)19:13 10-Jun-25
Even 'Red Flag' Supporters Admit Maine Democrats Are Flouting State Law Bearing Arms (Weblog)14:36 10-Jun-25
Trump admin may not deport migrant to Congo during immigration proceedings, federal judge rules Fox News14:13 10-Jun-25
Maine Democrats reverse course, agree to hold ‘red flag’ public hearing this week Maine Public13:38 10-Jun-25
Hannah Pingree launches campaign for Maine Governor Maine Public12:47 10-Jun-25
Fresher faces, same names: Meet New England’s new crop of politicians’ relatives who are… Boston Globe11:03 10-Jun-25
Court ruling restores funding for AmeriCorps projects in Maine Maine Public12:12 9-Jun-25
In the last month
Maine Democrats Block Attempt to Hold Public Hearing on 'Red Flag' Referendum Bearing Arms (Weblog)21:03 6-Jun-25
Governor Mills Kicks off Maine Dairy Month at University of Maine's Witter Farm Maine Governor (Press Release)18:19 6-Jun-25
Maine Senate rejects Republican attempts to force a public hearing on 'red flag' gun proposal Maine Public11:55 6-Jun-25
Maine Legislator Laurel Libby Asks First Circuit for Injunction Letting Her Speak in Sessions of the Maine House Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:32 6-Jun-25
“First Circuit wary of restoring voting ban on anti-trans Maine lawmaker” Election Law (Weblog)00:05 6-Jun-25
Advocates urge lawmakers to offer pay raises to direct care workers Maine Public23:32 5-Jun-25
High court order looms in appellate court arguments as Rep. Laurel Libby tries to end censure Maine Public22:45 5-Jun-25
Senator Angus King expresses concerns about new aid program in Gaza Maine Public22:29 5-Jun-25
Bill to allow waiver of Maine's 'Death with Dignity' waiting period draws emotional debate Maine Public15:24 5-Jun-25
Maine Democrats’ next move on the state budget is a closely guarded secret Bangor Daily News, Maine06:18 5-Jun-25
Dem Rep In Danger Of Losing Seat Trump Overwhelmingly Won, New Analysis Says The Daily Caller21:43 4-Jun-25
New law allows height increase for Maine seawalls Maine Public21:15 4-Jun-25
New Maine law to commemorate Jan. 6 attacks on U.S. Capitol Maine Public20:24 4-Jun-25
Governor Mills Celebrates Revitalization of Historic Skowhegan Spinning Mill Maine Governor (Press Release)01:34 4-Jun-25
Lawmakers advance bill to tweak Maine's paid family and medical leave law Maine Public23:33 3-Jun-25
Independent Senator Angus King calls GOP budget proposal "heartless" Maine Public21:26 3-Jun-25
Maine Democrats Don't Want Public Hearing on 'Red Flag' Proposal Bearing Arms (Weblog)18:31 3-Jun-25
Gun owners' rights groups threaten lawsuit to force public hearing on 'red flag' proposal Maine Public23:36 2-Jun-25
New Maine law requires forest carbon program reporting Maine Public21:54 2-Jun-25
In an uneasy political climate, Maine Pride organizers put extra focus on safety and trans rights Maine Public13:05 2-Jun-25
Janet Mills is loud about Donald Trump but quiet on transgender bills Bangor Daily News, Maine06:07 2-Jun-25
New state law allows doctors to keep their names off labels for abortion drugs Maine Public22:21 30-May-25
Political News Maine Public12:08 30-May-25
A fisherman’s new boat is caught up in Donald Trump’s cuts to Maine Bangor Daily News, Maine06:06 30-May-25
Remembering an Act of Conscience and Courage The Bulwark10:42 29-May-25
Maine brewer eyes run against Susan Collins as Democrats seek options Bangor Daily News, Maine06:02 29-May-25
Republican proposal would raise a Maine college’s taxes by millions Bangor Daily News, Maine06:02 29-May-25
Maine House passes bill to require landlords to test for PFAS Maine Public23:32 28-May-25
Donald Trump’s administration quietly holds up $50M for Maine universities The Maine Monitor17:47 28-May-25
Donald Trump’s administration is holding up $50M for Maine universities Bangor Daily News, Maine16:40 28-May-25
Maine lawmakers approve law aimed at protecting prescribers of abortion drugs Maine Public22:50 27-May-25
Republicans and Democrats almost blocked a new Maine charter school Bangor Daily News, Maine06:04 27-May-25
Governor Mills Orders Flags Lowered on Memorial Day Maine Governor (Press Release)15:26 25-May-25
Maine's PFAS regulation hit as Trump cuts federal funding CBS Austin18:30 24-May-25
EPA cancels PFAS research grants to Maine organizations Maine Public23:03 23-May-25
State Sen. James Libby launches bid for Maine governor Maine Public18:39 23-May-25
Advocates worry for Maine's international students amid Harvard's fight with White House CBS Austin18:16 23-May-25
FBI Chief Patel, DHS Sec. Noem Wage War on Chinese Marijuana Operations NewsMax11:21 23-May-25
Advocates flood the statehouse as clean energy bills come up for debate Maine Public22:49 22-May-25
Maine lawmakers urge Trump admin to unfreeze ‘essential’ Digital Equity Act funds StateScoop16:43 22-May-25
Chellie Pingree, Jared Golden oppose 'reckless' and 'extreme' GOP spending bill Maine Public16:12 22-May-25
Maine state rep argues many Democrats in her state are ‘denying biological reality’ Fox News02:02 22-May-25
Supreme Court Orders Maine Legislator Censured for Social Media Post Must Get Voting Rights Back Reason21:33 21-May-25
Advocates urge lawmakers to reject bill that would narrow Maine's right-to-repair law Maine Public20:31 21-May-25
Governor Mills Meets with York County Business Leaders, Unveils Signage to Welcome Canadian Visitors to Maine Maine Governor (Press Release)19:38 21-May-25
Libby to Newsmax: Pleased Supreme Court Ordered Maine Legislature to Revoke Censure NewsMax17:10 21-May-25
Maine lawmakers deadlock over bills barring transgender athletes from girls' sports Maine Public16:07 21-May-25
Jared Golden Trails Paul LePage in a New GOP Poll NOTUS15:43 21-May-25
“Supreme Court Orders Maine House to Restore Voting Power to Censured Lawmaker, for Now” Election Law (Weblog)00:42 21-May-25
Supreme Court restores voting privileges of censured anti-trans Maine Republican lawmaker Advocate.com00:32 21-May-25
Does Justice Jackson See The Irony In Her Libby Dissent? Reason23:19 20-May-25
Supreme Court rules against Maine Democrats who shut down Republican's voting privileges over post about transgender… The Blaze23:07 20-May-25
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Tentative Relief to Laurel D. Libby, Maine State Legislator Who Has Not Been Allowed to Vote Ballot Access News (Weblog)22:07 20-May-25
Supreme Court orders Maine legislature to lift censure on lawmaker who criticized transgender… The Washington Times22:04 20-May-25
Proposed changes to Endangered Species Act could harm protected plants and animals in Maine Maine Public21:37 20-May-25
Supreme Court orders Maine House to restore vote of GOP lawmaker who ID-ed trans teen athlete… Boston Globe21:33 20-May-25
Maine House Must Restore Voting Power to GOP Lawmaker Political Wire21:14 20-May-25
Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's House vote after censure for social media post Maine Public21:06 20-May-25
Supreme Court sides with Maine state rep. censured over IDing trans teen online NBC San Diego21:04 20-May-25
Supreme Court for now overturns Maine official’s censure on trans sports The Washington Post21:00 20-May-25
Supreme Court Orders Maine House to Restore Vote of Lawmaker Censured over Post Criticizing Trans Athlete National Review Online20:57 20-May-25
GOP Rep Who Was Censured For Opposing Trans Athletes Sticks It To Democrats With Supreme Court… The Daily Caller20:39 20-May-25
Supreme Court Restores Maine Legislator's Voting Rights Pending Outcome of Appeal Reason20:27 20-May-25
Rep. Jared Golden vows to stop Trump ally Paul LePage from entering Congress Fox News20:16 20-May-25
Supreme Court sides with Maine lawmaker who ID'ed transgender athlete online CBS News20:08 20-May-25
Maine inches closer to adopting law allowing doctors to keep their names off abortion meds Maine Public20:05 20-May-25
Maine Dem Rep. Golden Eyes 5th Term in Trump District NewsMax18:59 20-May-25
Maine Democrats Pushing New Gun Storage Mandate Bearing Arms (Weblog)18:33 20-May-25
Jared Golden opts out of statewide bid, announces intention to seek reelection Washington Examiner16:19 20-May-25
Jared Golden will seek reelection in Maine's 2nd District Maine Public14:49 20-May-25
Jared Golden opts for reelection bid over statewide campaign in Maine Roll Call12:39 20-May-25
Maine lawmakers consider proposal to prevent local law enforcement from signing contracts with ICE Maine Public22:43 19-May-25
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson launches bid for governor Maine Public17:07 19-May-25
Trump threatened school funding in Maine. Here's how that money is used NPR11:02 19-May-25
Libraries cutting back on staff, services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency The Times of India11:08 18-May-25
Donald Trump and big promises shape Maine Republicans’ open race for governor Bangor Daily News, Maine06:15 17-May-25
Teen athlete schools “hateful” GOP rep who used her 2nd-place finish to harm trans kids LGBTQ Nation16:52 16-May-25
Maine resilience projects face yet another funding setback The Maine Monitor15:41 16-May-25
Rewriting Jan. 6, a possible primary challenge for Jared Golden and more in Maine politics Maine Public15:21 16-May-25
Gov. Mills chosen for Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award for standing up to Trump News From The States04:35 16-May-25
Gov. Mills awarded Robert F. Kennedy human rights award for standing up to Trump News From The States02:43 16-May-25
Pingree questions EPA administrator on PFAS standards Maine Public23:16 15-May-25
Exclusive: Vulnerable Dem Rep Silent When Asked Why He Voted To Allow Men In Women's Sports The Daily Caller21:11 15-May-25
Avangrid to conserve 50,000 acres near Western Maine power corridor Maine Public21:04 15-May-25
Governor Mills Announces Departure of Hannah Pingree, Director of Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Maine Governor (Press Release)19:34 15-May-25
Hannah Pingree, a possible gubernatorial candidate, to leave Mills administration Maine Public19:22 15-May-25
Maine advocates say EPA reversal on PFAS standards unprecedented and dangerous Maine Public01:16 15-May-25
Civil rights advocates say debate about transgender athletes ignores chronic violations of Title IX Maine Public22:59 14-May-25

      
            
      
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Maine is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Maine is represented by two U.S. Senators and two U.S. Representatives. Sen. Susan Collins is a Republican whilst Sen. Angus King is an independent. Of the two Representatives, both are Democrats. Maine has a Democrat governor, Janet T. Mills, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.
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