Stories by Michael Shepherd

7 years ago

Why Janet Mills’ public safety nominee will be protested today

Good morning from Augusta. Gov. Janet Mills has had no problem getting her Cabinet assembled so far in a Democratic-led Legislature, but one nominee will face a loud test from conservatives and gun-rights supporters at his confirmation hearing today.

7 years ago

Susan Collins has plenty of money for a re-election bid

Good morning from Augusta. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and a Democratic opponent to be named later are both sitting on healthy war chests going into a 2020 campaign that is shaping up to be potentially the most expensive political race in Maine history.

7 years ago

Maine plans big Medicaid expansion push this week

Good morning from Augusta. Maine is promising “a big week” for its Medicaid expansion push after enrolling more than 2,100 people in the nascent program so far during the first month of Gov. Janet Mills’ tenure ahead of her first budget proposal.