Hi, this is Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith of Palermo with the Weekly Republican Address. This past week, the Great American Fair was held in Washington, D.C., as part of our nation’s 250th anniversary celebration—a showcase of the people, history, and traditions that make America exceptional. Every state was invited to participate with its
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Heated language heightens tensions, and justifies harassment, intimidation, and violence This is Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith with the Weekly Republican Address Maine has always handled disagreement differently. We argue hard, yes — but we don’t tear each other apart, and we don’t allow political disagreement to turn into violence. That matters right now.
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Republicans are focused on the issues that matter most to Maine citizens This is Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith of Palermo with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. The Legislature returns in January with over 500 bills to consider — hundreds carried over from last session, plus new department bills added to the pile. Recently,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 AUGUSTA – Republican lawmakers from the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, along with several state Representatives and Senators, have called on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to revoke all remaining Gulf of Maine offshore wind leases. In a letter
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To stand up for women’s rights, House Republican Women held a press conference earlier this week. This week’s Republican address features remarks from Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith (R-Palermo) and Representative Laurel Libby (R-Auburn). Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith: “I can hardly believe honestly that I’m standing here today with my colleagues at
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Legislators thank President Trump and call for further action to revoke existing offshore wind permits and leases that threaten the Gulf of Maine STATE HOUSE – Republican members of Maine’s House and Senate have written a letter to President Donald J. Trump thanking him for taking swift action to protect the Gulf of Maine and
Failure to face reality could jeopardize school funding and result in federal lawsuits STATE HOUSE – State Representatives are calling on the Maine Department of Education to face reality and walk back its’ ill-advised guidance to Maine schools on harmful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology initiatives. Failure to do so could result
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A federal investigation into Maine’s handling of child abuse and neglect was hidden from the legislature for two years This is Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith with the Weekly Republican Address. It is no secret that Maine has been failing to protect vulnerable children. More children with Office of Child and Family Services involvement
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Pending bills to promote nine-month abortion tourism, and gender transition surgeries on children This is Representative Katrina Smith of Palermo with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. Maine is one of the poorest states in the country, yet it is increasingly pursuing policies that attract newcomers based on the generosity of policy-makers spending other people’s money,
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STATE HOUSE– Falling Maine test scores and increased parental concerns about what their children are learning, or not learning, has led to a number of bills promoting transparency and the rights of parents to have control over their children’s education. These bill will have a Public Hearing before the Education Committee tomorrow. What: Public Hearings
