Press Release / Friday May 6, 2022
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.Press Release / Friday May 6, 2022
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.Press Release / Friday May 6, 2022
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.Press Release / Friday May 6, 2022
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.Press Release / Friday May 6, 2022
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.Press Release / Friday May 6, 2022
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.Press Release / Tuesday May 3, 2022
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:
Press Release / Friday Apr 29, 2022
Maine Democratic Party Slams Hateful Anti-LGBTQ Maine Republican Party Platform
Augusta, ME – On the first day of the Maine Republican State Convention, the Party members moved swiftly to adopt platform amendments targeting trans and LGBTQ+ Mainers, including one amendment emulating Florida’s harmful “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Delegates also voted to reaffirm the the Party’s opposition to gay marriage, despite it being legally recognized in Maine since 2012 and nationally since 2015.
Press Release / Friday Apr 22, 2022
EARTH DAY REMINDER: Janet Mills Is Protecting Maine’s Environment. Paul LePage Won’t.
Today, in recognition of Earth Day, Governor Mills announced millions in new funding for communities across the state to fight climate change. The funding is just the latest initiative stemming from Maine Won’t Wait, the Mills administration’s plan to reduce carbon emissions and prepare Maine communities for the effects of climate change.Press Release / Friday Apr 22, 2022
As Mills Continues to Protect Maine’s LGBTQ+ Community, Paul LePage Presents A Threat
This month, Governor Janet Mills signed into law a series of bills to protect LGBTQ+ Mainers and the LGBTQ+ community celebrated the new laws, especially LD 1900, a bill to protect trans Mainers from being forced to publicly out themselves when they legally change their name.
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