AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVoting Rights & Safety: DHS chief Markwayne Mullin says ICE agents could enter polling places this November in “certain circumstances,” despite long-standing federal limits on armed personnel at elections. Maine Politics: A new poll finds Mainers expect Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods to hurt the state, as Susan Collins faces a tight race against Troy Jackson. Congress Watch: Two Democrats, including Maine’s Jared Golden, voted with Republicans on a House procedural rule that kept the chamber moving and advanced Golden’s lobster-fisher protections—prompting anger from Democratic leaders. Brunswick Investigation: Brunswick police responded to reported gunshots and found an adult male dead; a resident was taken into custody as Maine State Police Major Crimes investigate. Local Planning: UMaine landscape architecture students were selected for the 2026 Envision Resilience Challenge, working with Lewiston and Auburn on climate resilience along the Androscoggin River. Public Safety Funding: State Farm grants will help several Maine volunteer fire departments buy safety equipment. Business & Costs: Biddeford sewer customers face refunds after a billing error overbilled them by $1.35 million since 2019.
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