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Bernie Sanders 2016 Campaign Announces Maine Working Class Cabinet

Today at the State House, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign announced the creation of the Maine “Working Class Cabinet.” Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will chair the committee. From his prepared remarks:

“Bernie Sanders is the strongest advocate for working families this country has seen since President Roosevelt nearly 70 years ago. He plans to build a strong economy for all…

LePage Holds Presser to Address Racism Charges, Blames Media For Bad Drug Coverage

Maine Governor Paul LePage found himself in hot water recently, as his racially-charged comments made regarding Maine’s heroin crisis at a Bridgton town hall event made international news.

“These are guys with the name D-Money, Smoothie, Shifty… these types of guys… they come from Connecticut and New York, they come up here, they…

Maine House Release Resolution Condemning Governor Paul LePage

Statement put out by Maine House Democrats this evening:

House resolution affirms lawmakers’ commitment to Maine values Resolution includes pledge to honor commitment of public office

AUGUSTA – The Maine House on Thursday will take up a resolution that affirms lawmakers’ commitment to the standards the public has the right to expect of its public officials.

“We have the opportunity to show Maine…

Maine House Democrats Discuss 2016 Legislative Priorities

On the first day of the 2016 session, the Maine House Democratic caucus took time before the start of the day’s work to lay out their objectives for the remainder of the 127th session.

From a press release:

Speaker of the House Mark Eves (D-North Berwick) opened the press conference by saying, “We’re focusing on priorities that…

Maine Supreme Judicial Court Rules Against Governor LePage; Upholds 71 Laws

As anticipated, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court wasted no time in coming back with a speedy response to last week’s hour long hearing, issuing the following opinion today: a 6-0 smack-down of Governor LePage (PDF).

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Governor Paul LePage: “This was not about…

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A full Court Room #12 awaiting oral arguments

On July 17, Governor Paul LePage submitted the following questions to the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court pursuant to Article VI, Section 3 of the Maine Constitution:

What form of adjournment prevents the return of a bill to the Legislature as…