House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September, though prospects unclear in Senate
In the Senate, Republicans will need support from at least eight Democrats to get the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk.
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Republicans in Maine Senate balk at budget compromise
Nearly all of the $121 million supplemental budget is dedicated to closing a $118 million deficit in MaineCare, the state's ...
Maine Republican who posted photos of trans student sues state House speaker over censure
A Republican state lawmaker in Maine is suing her House Speaker and clerk over a recent vote by the Democratic-led body to ...
Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience.
Maine said it wouldn’t break state law to follow President Donald Trump’s order barring transgender girls from playing girls’ ...
Maine’s federal delegation could play role in Republican effort to avoid a shutdown
If Congress doesn't pass a stop-gap spending bill by midnight Friday, the federal government will shut down non-essential ...
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine ...
Sen. Collins defends cabinet votes as Maine constituents seek transparency
Representatives from Collins' office said the U.S. Senate switchboard is overloaded, receiving between 1,500 and 1,600 calls per minute.
State Senate fails to get two-thirds support for supplemental budget
The Maine Senate failed to reach a two-thirds majority vote on a supplemental budget amendment Tuesday night.Earlier in the ...