AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFederal Politics: The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a razor-thin 50-49 vote early Saturday, with Maine’s Susan Collins and Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski the only Republicans voting “no,” and Bill Cassidy providing the deciding support after weeks of concerns about Blanche’s independence and past role in a Trump-IRS settlement. Local Health Policy: Augusta paused any new or expanded needle exchange programs for 180 days after public concerns about discarded needles, while existing programs can’t expand. Immigration Enforcement Transparency: ICE is moving toward body cameras, but its policy would let the agency decide when footage is released, raising transparency worries. Maine Public Safety: State police are investigating an apparent drowning on Ossipee Lake in Freedom; 45-year-old Shawn Meader of Waterville was found unresponsive after being pulled from the water. Community & Housing: Piscataquis County launched a rural housing navigator role to help residents facing housing instability. Everyday Maine: GasBuddy reports one Aroostook County station had the lowest premium price at $4.69/gallon for the week ending Aug. 1.
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