Yesterday, people all over the planet observed World Day Against Child Labor, a day that marks a commitment to ensuring all children can live a full, happy childhood without being forced into work. One person who likely did not celebrate is former Maine Governor Paul LePage, who has long been an opponent of child labor laws.
Today, Maine Conservation Voters endorsed Governor Janet Mills for re-election. The endorsement highlights Governor Mills’ record as a champion for climate action who has turned Maine into one of the nation’s leading states in curbing emissions and preparing for the effects of the climate crisis on Maine’s people, economy, and environment.
Today, Maine Conservation Voters endorsed Governor Janet Mills for re-election. The endorsement highlights Governor Mills’ record as a champion for climate action who has turned Maine into one of the nation’s leading states in curbing emissions and preparing for the effects of the climate crisis on Maine’s people, economy, and environment.
Today, Maine Conservation Voters endorsed Governor Janet Mills for re-election. The endorsement highlights Governor Mills’ record as a champion for climate action who has turned Maine into one of the nation’s leading states in curbing emissions and preparing for the effects of the climate crisis on Maine’s people, economy, and environment.
Over the last month, as both the Maine GOP and Maine Democrats held their party conventions, the messages that each party will focus on in the upcoming election have been made clear.
Today, Governor Mills will visit the Creative Explorations Child Development Center in Windham to promote the importance of expanding child care in Maine.
In an interview over the weekend, Nebraska Republican Governor Pete Ricketts – the Co-Chair of the Republican Governors Association – made clear he supports a full abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest.
The Portland Press Herald editorial board called out Republicans for embracing the ideas and supporters of extremist conspiracy theories such as “Great Replacement Theory,” which has been claimed as motivation by a number of racist mass shooters, including the recent shooting in Buffalo which claimed ten lives.
On Saturday, as thousands of Mainers across the state protested the Supreme Court’s looming decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the Maine GOP held a press conference where they proclaimed that abortion is not an issue “that Mainers actually care about.”
The convention message was simple: Democrats have led the state to tremendous progress over the last three years, and we won’t let Republicans drag us back.
