Gov. Janet Mills
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PublishedMarch 19, 2025
Maine lawmakers weigh property tax relief, even as Mills signals she won’t support most efforts
Inflation and a runaway hot real estate market have led to a spike in property taxes across Maine — an issue that came into focus last year when lawmakers repealed a new program that froze property taxes for older adults because it was financially unsustainable.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2025
In second investigation, Trump again finds Maine in violation of Title IX over transgender policy
Meanwhile, the Maine Principals' Association has challenged the Trump administration's findings from a separate federal investigation into the body's rules regarding transgender athletes.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2025
White House giving Maine 10 days to comply with transgender ruling
The federal DHHS says the state is in violation of Title IX and must accept a proposed resolution, which includes returning federal funding and retraining staff, or risk referral to the Justice Department 'for appropriate action.'
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PublishedMarch 16, 2025
Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion
The president singled out Maine's governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, 'See you in court.' Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2025
Gov. Mills renominates top utility regulator to take on electrification challenges
Phil Bartlett and the other 2 members of the Public Utilities Commission increasingly face issues related to renewable power and grid modernization.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2025
Backers of offshore wind and an outspoken foe unite against Sears Island terminal
Nearby Mack Point was again cited as an alternative because it's an industrial site of an energy and port services company.
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PublishedMarch 12, 2025
Senate Republicans call for MaineCare reforms after blocking budget deal
Senate President Mattie Daughtry, a Democrat, accused Republicans of 'moving the goalpost' with their call for reforms and said lawmakers are out of time to get a budget passed.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2025
USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system's agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2025
As Trump shakes up economy, winners and losers will emerge. Maine could be on the wrong side.
The state's reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president's threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2025
Time is running out for Maine budget compromise to avoid reduced hospital payments
The state will begin reducing MaineCare reimbursements to small rural hospitals and withhold reimbursements for larger claims on Wednesday if lawmakers do not pass an emergency supplemental budget.
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