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Maine Democratic Party Statement on Women’s Health Protection Act Vote
With the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and undo almost a half-century of legal precedent, the U.S. Senate failed once again to advance the Women’s Health Protection Act. Maine’s Senator Susan Collins, a supposedly "pro-choice" Republican, joining her colleagues to filibuster the legislation, clearing the path for states around the country to achieve a longtime GOP goal: criminalizing abortion.
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Mainers Do Not Want GOP To Take Away Their Abortion Rights
This week, after news leaked that the Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe v. Wade, Maine people have mobilized across the state to make their voices heard. -
LePage Allies See End of Roe v. Wade As “Not The End…The Beginning”
In the wake of reports that the Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe v. Wade, Maine’s most extreme anti-abortion voices have taken on a celebratory tone. “The end of Roe v. Wade is not the end, it’s the beginning,” said Mike McClellan, the policy director of the far-right Christian Civic League (CCL), a group leading the charge to pass abortion restrictions in Maine. -
Paul LePage Does Not Appreciate Maine’s Teachers
Since taking office, Gov. Mills has been a strong ally of Maine’s teachers, raising their wages, fully funding their schools, and dedicating millions of dollars to the school renovation fund. Governor Mills’ strong record of supporting educators is a breath of fresh air after her predecessor, Paul LePage. -
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: The Future of Abortion Rights in Maine Is On The Ballot
With the Supreme Court appearing poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, news outlets in Maine are pointing out the willingness of former Governor Paul LePage and Republicans to reverse Maine’s progress and attack abortion rights here in Maine. -
REMINDER: Paul LePage Continues to be the Greatest Threat To Abortion Rights in Maine
In 2018, when asked about overturning Roe v. Wade, then-Governor LePage said, “let’s do it.” It appears he’s getting his wish. And in a tweet today, LePage confirmed that he is anti-choice and suggested that if lawmakers sent him a bill restricting or eliminating access to safe and legal abortion, he would support it. -
Governor Mills and Speaker Fecteau Take Historic Action, Continue To Ease Housing Crunch LePage Left Behind
Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2003 into law, a landmark bill sponsored by Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford) to expand affordable housing options in Maine. -
Portland Writer Blasts LePage For “False Friendship” With Immigrant Community
Portland writer Abdi Nor Iftin called out Paul LePage and Maine Republicans for opening a Portland campaign office targeting New Mainers after spending years degrading and damaging immigrant communities and communities of color in Maine. -
ON THIS DAY: Legislature Overrides LePage Veto of Voter-Backed Marijuana Legalization
On this day in 2018, the Maine legislature overrode Paul LePage’s veto of marijuana legalization in the state. LePage opposed and fought against the measure even after Maine voters supported it at the ballot box in a 2016 referendum. Since LePage left office, Governor Janet Mills has fully implemented legalization, including recreational sales, which has supported nearly 1000 jobs and contributed significantly to tourism revenues in the state. -
Maine Democratic Party Statement on Supreme Court Leak
In response to the POLITICO report of a leaked opinion from Justice Samuel Alito confirming the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement:
