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“Secretary of State Bellows and Attorney General Frey are conspiring to make a decision on keeping a Republican presidential candidate elected by the people of the United States off the Republican primary ballot in Maine. What is ironic about this is that both Bellows and Frey themselves were not chosen by the people of Maine […]
Read MoreRules move toward elimination of gas-powered cars and trucks through forced electric vehicle purchases AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing at the Augusta Civic Center August 17 at 9 a.m. to take public comment on a proposed rule that would move toward the elimination of gas-powered vehicles. […]
Read MoreRepublicans said early on that the requirement would worsen an already bad health care and EMS worker shortage AUGUSTA – Legislative Republicans today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Department of Public Safety have filed a proposed rule change to lift the COVID-19 vaccination […]
Read MoreSenator Nicole Grohoski (D-Ellsworth) and Representative Steven Foster (R-Dexter) have joined together to call on Maine consumers to contact their state senators to urge support for the amended version of LD 1347, which will provide meaningful cost savings for consumers by reducing the costs of Maine’s Net Energy Billing (NEB) program. The two legislators support […]
Read MoreFederal government get’s smacked down for “egregious” misuse of power against lobster industry. Maine House Republicans are pleased to report that the Maine Lobster Industry has won a huge victory in Federal Court. The U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit’s ruling vacates NOAA’s biology-based opinion. This is the opinion off which the agency was imposing […]
Read MoreRepublican Amendment Adopted to Fund Transportation Infrastructure is Historic AUGUSTA – Maine House Republicans are pleased that their long-term solution to some of the funding issues plaguing Maine’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure has been signed by Governor Mills. The signing of LD 259, with a key Republican funding amendment, follows overwhelming support from Maine’s […]
Read MoreRepublicans win first contested special election since 2015! Republicans rebuild and change course towards a winning path! AUGUSTA – Maine House Republicans are pleased to welcome Representative-Elect Abden Simmons to the House Republican Caucus. Simmons has won the special election in House District 45, the towns of Waldoboro, Bremen, Friendship, and Washington. “Abden’s victory tonight […]
Read More*******UPDATE – Bill has been tabled following Republican objections in committee and on the House floor******* Judiciary Republicans are being denied the ability to ask doctors questions about proposed amendments STATE HOUSE – Republicans on the Judiciary Committee have issued a sharply worded statement after being denied the ability to ask questions on new […]
Read MoreRepublicans respond to unveiling of Governor’s Part 2 budget change package AUGUSTA – The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee expects State Government to take in nearly $10.8 billion in revenue over the next two years. Upon learning the details of the Governor’s Part 2 budget change package, Legislative Republicans issued the following joint statement: “We don’t find the […]
Read MoreA two-year current services budget was already passed, leaving more than enough money to provide relief to Maine taxpayers without cutting any services or existing programs. Joint Statement by Legislative Republicans AUGUSTA – Following news from Maine’s Revenue Forecasting Committee today, Legislative Republicans renewed their call for meaningful tax relief, especially for low- and middle-income earners […]
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Statement on Maine Democrats Blocking Republican Candidate Ballot Access in 2024
“Secretary of State Bellows and Attorney General Frey are conspiring to make a decision on keeping a Republican presidential candidate elected by the people of the United States off the Republican primary ballot in Maine. What is ironic about this is that both Bellows and Frey themselves were not chosen by the people of Maine […]
Read MoreDEP to Hold Hearing on Adopting California Rules Limiting Gas-Powered Cars and Trucks
Rules move toward elimination of gas-powered cars and trucks through forced electric vehicle purchases AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing at the Augusta Civic Center August 17 at 9 a.m. to take public comment on a proposed rule that would move toward the elimination of gas-powered vehicles. […]
Read MoreLegislative Republicans respond to DHHS’s recommendation to lift the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for health care workers
Republicans said early on that the requirement would worsen an already bad health care and EMS worker shortage AUGUSTA – Legislative Republicans today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Department of Public Safety have filed a proposed rule change to lift the COVID-19 vaccination […]
Read MoreBipartisan Legislators call on Maine Consumers to Speak Up to Reduce Net Energy Billing Costs
Senator Nicole Grohoski (D-Ellsworth) and Representative Steven Foster (R-Dexter) have joined together to call on Maine consumers to contact their state senators to urge support for the amended version of LD 1347, which will provide meaningful cost savings for consumers by reducing the costs of Maine’s Net Energy Billing (NEB) program. The two legislators support […]
Read MoreMaine Lobstermen win huge victory in Federal court!
Federal government get’s smacked down for “egregious” misuse of power against lobster industry. Maine House Republicans are pleased to report that the Maine Lobster Industry has won a huge victory in Federal Court. The U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit’s ruling vacates NOAA’s biology-based opinion. This is the opinion off which the agency was imposing […]
Read MoreHouse Republicans Celebrate Long-term Solution to Highway Funding
Republican Amendment Adopted to Fund Transportation Infrastructure is Historic AUGUSTA – Maine House Republicans are pleased that their long-term solution to some of the funding issues plaguing Maine’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure has been signed by Governor Mills. The signing of LD 259, with a key Republican funding amendment, follows overwhelming support from Maine’s […]
Read MoreHouse Republicans Welcome Representative-Elect Simmons
Republicans win first contested special election since 2015! Republicans rebuild and change course towards a winning path! AUGUSTA – Maine House Republicans are pleased to welcome Representative-Elect Abden Simmons to the House Republican Caucus. Simmons has won the special election in House District 45, the towns of Waldoboro, Bremen, Friendship, and Washington. “Abden’s victory tonight […]
Read MoreLate term abortion bill being rammed through Work Session in the dead of night
*******UPDATE – Bill has been tabled following Republican objections in committee and on the House floor******* Judiciary Republicans are being denied the ability to ask doctors questions about proposed amendments STATE HOUSE – Republicans on the Judiciary Committee have issued a sharply worded statement after being denied the ability to ask questions on new […]
Read MoreJOINT STATEMENT BY LEGISLATIVE REPUBLICANS ON GOVERNOR”S PART 2 BUDGET
Republicans respond to unveiling of Governor’s Part 2 budget change package AUGUSTA – The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee expects State Government to take in nearly $10.8 billion in revenue over the next two years. Upon learning the details of the Governor’s Part 2 budget change package, Legislative Republicans issued the following joint statement: “We don’t find the […]
Read MoreRepublicans propose $400 million in tax relief for Maine taxpayers, focused toward low- to middle-income earners
A two-year current services budget was already passed, leaving more than enough money to provide relief to Maine taxpayers without cutting any services or existing programs. Joint Statement by Legislative Republicans AUGUSTA – Following news from Maine’s Revenue Forecasting Committee today, Legislative Republicans renewed their call for meaningful tax relief, especially for low- and middle-income earners […]
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