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Maine Governor’s Power Clash | Bangor News
Former Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin is suing to block a new state law that requires governors’ approval before state agencies can spend money from their own dedicated funds, arguing it violates separation of powers and undermines legislative oversight. The law, backed by Governor Janet Mills as a tool for fiscal responsibility, has raised concerns from agencies like the Office of the Child, fearing bureaucratic delays that could harm public services. The legal battle now tests how courts interpret executive control over state finances and who truly holds the purse strings. Listen in…
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