Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill pausing data centers in state
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Decrying Janet Mills and Democrats, GOP gubernatorial candidates make their case to state convention
All seven described Maine as a state driven into decline by Democrats who have controlled the governor’s office and the state Legislature for the past seven years.
In recent weeks, Maine Gov. Janet Mills has struggled to take an authoritative lead against her challenger in the Democratic Senate primary, Graham Platner. He is leading her in fundraising and polls.
The Maine governor believes she is the only Democrat who can beat Susan Collins, but her pitch is not landing as well as some had expected.
The Press Herald, Maine Public Television and NEWS CENTER Maine are hosting a live U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate on May 7.