US Senators Collins and King, Gov. Mills, and Republican challenger Paul LePage issued statements after the leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
Politics
Maine’s abortion facts, by the numbers
Abortion is legal under Maine state law until about 24 weeks, or viability. The rate of abortion dropped in the state from 2014 to 2017.
From a Maine state senator, a warning that Democrats have “forsaken’’ rural voters
Sen. Maxmin and campaign manager Canyon Woodward argue in a forthcoming book the Democratic party is condescending and ignores rural voters.
“Time is on our side,” Wabanaki Alliance says to legislative leaders. Read the full letter here.
Wabanaki leaders make a practical decision that there weren’t enough votes to override a veto. But they added “Our fight for sovereignty restoration will not end today.”
Lawmakers approve funding to hire Maine’s first public defenders
Director warns of “imminent” crisis in being able to find lawyers for all people needing public defense.
What should Maine do when energy costs soar?
In short, despite positive government efforts, structural improvements are likely to be slow, expensive and economically vulnerable to labor and supply.
Lawmakers make last-minute bid to “pony up” money for indigent legal defense
Maine Republicans and Democrats discuss splitting $1.2 million price tag to hire five public defenders.
Does Maine law allow LePage to “double-dip” if he returns as governor?
The state AG likely would decide whether Paul LePage, who receives about $27,000 per year, could continue collecting his pension on top of a state salary.
Are you conservative, liberal or moderate?
Political labels may be too simple, misleading.
Mills donates Cutler campaign contributions to sexual assault prevention group
The governor’s decision to donate the contributions comes after Eliot Cutler was arrested Friday on child pornography charges.
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