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Maine faces federal investigation after Gov. Janet Mills tells Trump, 'See you in court'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maine faces federal investigation after Gov. Janet Mills tells Trump, 'See you in court'

NPR  

Maine faces federal investigation after Gov. Janet Mills tells Trump, 'See you in court' After Maine Gov. KEVIN MILLER, BYLINE: Trump had been speaking to the nation's governors for nearly an hour when he paused and asked if Maine Governor Janet Mills was in the room. Back in Maine, Republicans like State Senator Trey Stewart accuse Mills and Democratic lawmakers …

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Maine Janet Mills’ MAGA opponents petition for her recall – but there’s a problem
3 weeks ago

Maine Janet Mills’ MAGA opponents petition for her recall – but there’s a problem

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump had already threatened to withdraw federal funding from Maine at a Republican Governors …

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‘I’m — we are the federal law’: Trump blasted for attack on Dem governor
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘I’m — we are the federal law’: Trump blasted for attack on Dem governor

Raw Story  

Just 48 hours after declaring himself “king,” President Donald Trump, in a highly public display, launched a verbal attack on Maine Democratic Governor Janet Mills over his stance on transgender girls in sports. “The president directly threatened Mills over the state’s refusal to comply with a recent executive order that would bar transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams,” …

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‘See you in court’: Democratic governor confronts Trump at the White House over trans sports ban
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘See you in court’: Democratic governor confronts Trump at the White House over trans sports ban

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Donald Trump threatened to pull federal funding from Maine after …

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills: Republicans 'Didn't Use To Be Weird'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Maine Gov. Janet Mills: Republicans 'Didn't Use To Be Weird'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Maine Gov. “They didn’t use to be weird,” Mills said. But the Trump MAGA Republicans are weird.” Louis-Dreyfus, who is known for her sitcom roles in “Seinfeld” and “Veep,” in which she played a U.S. vice president, opened the panel with a quip about Sen. JD Vance, saying Donald Trump’s running mate would call the panel “a …

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The friendships forged in a Democratic women governors group chat
10 months ago

The friendships forged in a Democratic women governors group chat

Raw Story  

Originally published by The 19th. The eight Democratic women leading their states — Maura Healey in Massachusetts, Katie Hobbs in Arizona, Kathy Hochul in New York, Laura Kelly in Kansas, Tina Kotek in Oregon, Michelle Lujan Grisham in New Mexico, Janet Mills in Maine and Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan — have changed what it means for women to win and …

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Abortion rights in Maine could be at risk if Republicans reclaim the state government
2 years, 10 months ago

Abortion rights in Maine could be at risk if Republicans reclaim the state government

NPR  

Abortion rights in Maine could be at risk if Republicans reclaim the state government Former Gov. But Republicans, including former GOP Governor Paul LePage, are running strong campaigns trying to reclaim control of state government - an outcome that could put Maine's abortion protections at risk. MISTLER: Governor Janet Mills has positioned herself as a champion of abortion rights, like …

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Maine Governor Conveys Impact Of Coronavirus On Employment In Her State
4 years, 11 months ago

Maine Governor Conveys Impact Of Coronavirus On Employment In Her State

NPR  

Maine Governor Conveys Impact Of Coronavirus On Employment In Her State NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Maine Gov. But a hundred thousand sole proprietors in Maine, and they're now claiming because of the new federal law - the CARES act - and we're trying to process those. CHANG: Now, we've been hearing about people living in nearby big cities like …

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