The governor says her administration is debating whether an amendment is needed to protect abortion access in Maine, or whether that right is already enshrined.
Gov. Paul LePage
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Commentary: Maine has no reason to bring back utter chaos of LePage
Early campaigning by the former governor suggests things could be different this time around. Don’t be taken in by ‘LePage 2.0.’
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Group using fake name to survey Mainers on culture war issues
The American Principles Project conducted the ‘Maine Today & Public Insight’ poll and said it soon could launch anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigrant and anti-critical race theory ads attacking Gov. Janet Mills. LePage’s campaign strategist said his team was not behind the poll.
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Our View: Mills puts Maine on right side of abortion divide
Maine’s governor speaks clearly about protecting women’s rights in the midst of court-created chaos.
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LePage takes new tack in old quest to eliminate income taxes
The former Republican governor now says he would eliminate them from the bottom up, and may not need to increase increase sales taxes to pay for it – a claim some experts question.
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Abortion ruling sure to shape political debate in Maine heading into election
Maine Democrats vowed to oppose any restrictions on access to abortions in the state, while Republicans tread carefully around on the issue.
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Our View: The big question at the heart of the Mills-LePage race for governor
LePage bullied his way through 8 years as governor. Do voters really want a replay?
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Mills, LePage look ahead to November in Maine governor race
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage is seeking a political comeback.
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Gov. Mills continues to outraise LePage in governor’s race
Gov. Janet Mills has more than double the amount of money raised by former Gov. Paul LePage and more than triple her Republican challenger’s totals for the last month.
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Maine Democratic chair: Republican smears can’t change the reality – Paul LePage failed Maine
The facts show that Janet Mills has cleaned up the mess left by the former governor, Drew Gattine writes.