AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaine Politics: Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from Maine’s U.S. Senate race, and the Maine Democratic Party is now scrambling to replace him before the July 27 deadline. The party says it will hold a nominating convention July 25 in Bangor with about 600 voting members, using county-selected delegates and a multi-round vote to pick the nominee who will face Sen. Susan Collins in November. Process & Pressure: Party leaders released details on how candidates can file a declaration of intent and collect signatures, but counties have been juggling last-minute caucus plans as the timeline tightens. National Politics: In Washington, President Trump chose not to sign a major bipartisan housing bill, letting it become law anyway. Public Health Funding: Maine DHHS plans to invest about $30 million to help eligible providers upgrade electronic medical record systems, with extra support for rural sites. Local Life: A new in-home pet sitting business opened in Presque Isle, aiming to fill a gap in northern Maine animal care.
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