Donald Trump’s vows to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education could put school funding sources in jeopardy, and his policy positions could impact programs like Maine’s free breakfast and lunch, and student vaccine mandates.
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Jared Golden on voters who helped reelect him: ‘I think they feel like I’m being real’
In an interview Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden talked about his ability to connect with voters from both parties and how Democrats nationally might win back some of those they lost in a tough election cycle.
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The latest on recounts in legislative races, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
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Watch: Golden declared winner in Maine’s hard-fought 2nd Congressional District race
Ranked choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country.
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Officials declare Lajoie the winner in tight Lewiston state House race
Lajoie previously served in the Legislature from 2008 until 2014.
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Last actions Biden team will take before Trump takes over White House
Here are some of the moves the administration is taking now.
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Ranked choice tabulation results in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District expected Friday
It’s not clear when a final tally will be available as election workers continue to process ballots for ranked choice voting.
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Matt Gaetz resigned days before ethics investigation report expected
The former congressman resigned soon after being nominated as President-elect Trump’s attorney general.
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11 Maine legislative races will be recounted
The recounts will include House District 141, where Sanford Republican Lucas Lanigan tied with Democrat Patricia Kidder. Lanigan was charged in October with aggravated assault.
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Republicans win House majority, giving Trump and party full control of government
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who with Donald Trump’s endorsement won the Republican Conference’s nomination to stay on as speaker next year.