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Rep. Laurel Libby

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Rep. Laurel Libby

Representative Laurel Libby discussed her recent legal battle, where she was censured and stripped of her vote but later had it restored by the Supreme Court. Despite initial resistance, Democrats relented on the last day of the session, allowing her to vote and speak. Libby criticized the Democrats for manipulating the process and emphasized the importance of constitutional rights. She also criticized the end-of-session budget, which included new taxes and fee increases, and warned of future tax hikes. Libby advocated for school choice and criticized the Democrats’ focus on social-emotional learning, blaming it for Maine’s poor education metrics.

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