News Tipoffs - Maine Editors
AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) "forever" ch
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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July 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons
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Bowdoin College: Gary Hernandez '27 is Selected for Public Service Fellowship
BRUNSWICK, Maine, July 21 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Gary Hernandez '27 is Selected for Public Service Fellowship
By Rebecca Goldfine
The rising senior has been awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship, which recognizes students committed to public service and civic leadership.
When Hernandez learned he had been selected as a Newman Civic Fellow, one aspect of the honor stood out: the chance to join a national community of students committed to strengthening their communit
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Bowdoin College: Salt Marshes and Sea Level Rise, Community Care in the Mexican Borderlands, and Bringing Folk Tales to Life - Taste of Student Summer Projects
BRUNSWICK, Maine, July 21 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Salt Marshes and Sea Level Rise, Community Care in the Mexican Borderlands, and Bringing Folk Tales to Life: A Taste of Student Summer Projects
By Tom Porter
Bowdoin undergraduates are pursuing a wide range of funded academic projects over the break. In all, 180 students have received research fellowships this summer, many of whom are undertaking their work on campus, advised by a faculty member.
They are among th
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Congressman Langworthy Introduces Legislation to Modernize Hydropower Permitting, Cut Red Tape, and Strengthen American Energy Production
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Langworthy Introduces Legislation to Modernize Hydropower Permitting, Cut Red Tape, and Strengthen American Energy Production
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"This bipartisan, common-sense legislation is essential to preserving the future of one of America's most affordable sources of electricity."
Washington, D.C.-July 21, 2026... Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)
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Durbin Denounces Recent Surge In Trump Administration's Cruel Campaign Against Immigrants
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Denounces Recent Surge In Trump Administration's Cruel Campaign Against Immigrants
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July 20, 2026
Durbin highlights reporting by the New York Times that the FBI has informed its agents around the country that they will no longer investigate alleged assaults by immigration agents
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Me
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Hassan, Shaheen Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Hassan, Shaheen Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are joining dozens of their Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Depart
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Shaheen, Hassan Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Shaheen, Hassan Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are joining dozens of their Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Depar
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Heinrich, ENR Members Release Statement Urging Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to Reject Rule Gutting Tribal Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, ENR Members Release Statement Urging Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to Reject Rule Gutting Tribal Consultation
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WASHINGTON - This week, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation -the federal agency that oversees historic preservation reviews -is considering a draft rule that would make sweeping changes to the Section 106 consultation process under the National Histori
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Hundreds of Vigils Planned for Lorenzo, Johan, and All Lives Taken by ICE
WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Hundreds of Vigils Planned for Lorenzo, Johan, and All Lives Taken by ICE
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Washington D.C. - On Saturday, July 25, over 135 communities (and counting) across the United States will hold vigils, protests, and demonstrations to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero, and many more who have been killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Neighbors will gat
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King, Colleagues Urge White House to Withdraw Proposed Rule Politicizing Scientific Research, Grants
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King, Colleagues Urge White House to Withdraw Proposed Rule Politicizing Scientific Research, Grants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is urging the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to withdraw a proposed rule that would significantly expand political control over how federal agencies award grants and cooperative agreements. In a letter to OMB Director Russ Vough
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Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
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Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measu
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Maine Gov. Mills Radio Address: ICE Must Be Reformed or Abolished
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 17 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address:
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ICE must be Reformed or Abolished
Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening.
Well, on the morning of July 13th, a Federal Enforcement Removal Operations Officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, fatally shot Johan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford. Mr. Guerrero was a husband and a father. He was reportedly authorized to work in the United States, and he po
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out
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Norton, Pingree Introduce Bill to Require Federal Bureau of Prisons to Provide Eligible Incarcerated Individuals Information on Voting
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
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Norton, Pingree Introduce Bill to Require Federal Bureau of Prisons to Provide Eligible Incarcerated Individuals Information on Voting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced a bill today to require the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide incarcerated individuals from jurisdictions that allow those indivi
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Rep. Cisneros Joins Letter Demanding ICE Accountability for Unlawful Deaths
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cisneros Joins Letter Demanding ICE Accountability for Unlawful Deaths
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Washington, DC - Rep. Gil Cisneros joined a letter with nearly 200 Democratic colleagues demanding ICE be held accountable through an independent investigation into the unlawful deaths of recent victims in Maine and Texas.
"ICE is out of control and wreaking chaos on our communities, enough is enough. A single
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Sen. Schiff Joins Padilla, Tillis, and Curtis to Press Congressional Leaders to Pass Long-Term Disaster Recovery Funding
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Joins Padilla, Tillis, and Curtis to Press Congressional Leaders to Pass Long-Term Disaster Recovery Funding
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joined Senators Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and John Curtis (R-Utah), to urge Congressional leaders to include long-term disaster recovery funding in any supplemental appropriations package after the Adm
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UMaine nursing students gain global perspective while providing care in rural Peru
ORONO, Maine, July 21 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine nursing students gain global perspective while providing care in rural Peru
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As children cautiously approached a temporary medical clinic in the mountains of northern Peru, many associated the sight of healthcare workers in scrubs with one thing: vaccinations.
University of Maine nursing students worked to change that.
Many children in the villages had little experience with healthcare beyon
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UMaine-led $20 million EDA Tech Hub investment fuels Maine's forest economy
ORONO, Maine, July 20 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine-led $20 million EDA Tech Hub investment fuels Maine's forest economy
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Funding will advance bio-based materials and fuels, and advanced forest product manufacturing sectors within the state
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced today that Maine's Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub has been awarded $20 million to accelerate commercialization of advanced for
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University of Maine School of Law's Privacy Program Continues to Innovate
PORTLAND, Maine, July 21 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news:
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Maine Law's Privacy Program Continues to Innovate
Information privacy law is changing. What once was a niche field focused on personal data protection has evolved into a complex ecosystem that now encompasses AI governance, cybersecurity frameworks, trust and safety, and other facets of digital governance. As early innovators in privacy law education, Maine Law is not just watching this evolutio
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What can Mainers expect during the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse? A UMaine expert explains.
ORONO, Maine, July 21 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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What can Mainers expect during the Aug. 12 partial solar eclipse? A UMaine expert explains.
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Mainers will have a rare opportunity to watch the moon partially cover the sun on Aug. 12, creating what looks like a dark bite taken out of the solar disk.
The partial solar eclipse will be visible throughout Maine around midday, weather permitting. The event is especially notable because another solar eclip
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