Maine house
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PublishedDecember 14, 2022
Talbot Ross soaks in historic role in Legislature
Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, became emotional as she described being unprepared for the moment she took the gavel for the first time.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2022
Lewiston’s Mana Abdi to be first Somali-American lawmaker in Maine
"I'm walking into new territory," Abdi said. She says her election is a sign that the Legislature is growing more representative of the people it serves.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2022
Law sponsored by Freeport state rep. earns three awards
Rep. Melanie Sachs, D-Freeport, sponsored bill LD 1694, which established the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Two North Yarmouth residents vie for seat in Maine House
Former Democratic Rep. Annie Graham is running against Republican David Reed for the open seat in District 105.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2022
Democrats, allies are spending big in bid to keep control of Maine’s Legislature
If successful, Democrats would maintain the ability to elect constitutional officers, set the policy agenda and block policy proposals from former Republican Gov. Paul LePage, should he defeat Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Nov. 8.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2022
Top battlegrounds in battle for Maine Legislature
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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
Early and absentee voting underway in Maine
So far, Democrats are requesting six out of every 10 absentee ballots – a much higher rate than Republicans.
