JANET MILLS

Oct 18 2025POLITICS

Why Janet Mills Should Consider Stepping Aside

Janet Mills has been a dedicated governor for Maine. She has shown commitment and hard work in her role. However, her decision to run against Senator Susan Collins has sparked debate. Some believe it's time for a fresh face in politics. Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate, has gained significant attention. He has raised a substantial amount of money and connects ...

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Apr 12 2025POLITICS

The Battle Over School Sports Funding

A federal judge has stepped in to unblock money that was supposed to go to Maine. The U. S. Department of Agriculture had frozen these funds. This all started because of a disagreement between the former president and the governor of Maine. The issue began when the former president signed an order. This order said that transgender girls could not play on girls' spor...

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Feb 23 2025POLITICS

Standing Up to the President

Imagine this: The President of the United States and the Governor of a small state are going head-to-head. The issue? Transgender athletes competing in sports. The President, a well-known figure for his strong opinions, was not happy with the Governor's stance. He warned her to "do it" or risk losing federal funding. He believed that most Americans agreed with him, p...

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Maine and Trump Clash Over Transgender Athletes

The tension between Maine and President Trump escalated when he threatened to cut federal funding to Maine. This was due to Maine's policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports. The heated exchange happened during a gathering of governors at the White House. Trump's threat was met with strong resistance from Maine's Governor Janet Mills and Attorn...

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