Mornings

Rep. Laurel Libby

Photo: Newsradio WGAN, WGAN

Rep. Laurel Libby

Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) joins host Matt Gagnon for her monthly segment. She discussed the ongoing budget debates in Augusta, emphasizing that the current supplemental budget is a response to the Democrats’ overspending and poor fiscal management, particularly regarding the MaineCare expansion. Libby criticized the Democrats for not budgeting adequately for MaineCare, leading to a $11.79 billion biennial budget. She highlighted her opposition to the supplemental budget, citing her amendments to repeal free college and make the Paid Family Medical Leave Act optional. Libby predicted that the upcoming biennial budget debate would follow partisan lines, with potential tax increases. She reiterated her refusal to support any supplemental budget.

Local Headlines

12 hours ago in Local

Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

12 hours ago in Local

Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook

One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.

1 day ago in Local

Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft

Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.

National Headlines

14 hours ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

2 days ago in National

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

2 days ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

3 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.