The Trump administration is seeking information that it says will support claims in its lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education, but the MPA says the request is overly broad and includes confidential information.
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Maine has long been a destination for international artists. Under Trump, some are staying away.
Artists, festivals and presenters are feeling the effects of the president’s policies on immigration enforcement, travel bans and sexual orientation.
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Maine Senate blocks last transgender sports bill
The bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Campbell, R-Orrington, would have prevented transgender athletes from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity and had been the only anti-transgender bill to clear a chamber this session.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Sports
Bills on transgender athletes in girls sports divide lawmakers in Maine House
Lawmakers in the Maine House of Representatives gave initial support to a bill to bar transgender athletes in girls sports Friday night, while also narrowly rejecting a bill that would require teams be designated male, female or coed.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Another Maine school may change gender policy to match Trump’s
Turner-area Maine School Administrative District 52 directors voted last week to ask its lawyer about the legalities around only recognizing the gender a student is assigned at birth.
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Reactions to Maine Parents’ Rights in Education presentation at Spruce Mountain district board meeting
Shari Ouellette, chair of the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors invited Maine Parents’ Rights in Education director Allen Sarvinas to speak to the board at the May 22 meeting in Jay.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Poll finds Trump and Musk are unpopular in Maine, but opinions are mixed about federal actions
The Pan Atlantic Omnibus Poll also tested voter intentions for some rumored and declared candidates for governor.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers deadlock on bills prohibiting transgender athletes in girls sports
The Judiciary Committee votes 6-6 on 2 bills that would cut state funding to schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls sports, and narrowly rejects a third bill.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Rep. Laurel Libby regains right to vote in House from Supreme Court
The nation’s highest court sides with the Republican lawmaker who was blocked from voting after she identified a transgender student athlete in a critical social media post.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.