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Rep Mike Soboleski

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Rep Mike Soboleski

Representative Mike Soboleski discussed the upcoming “Girl First” rally on Saturday, emphasizing support for girls in sports and Title IX. He criticized the Maine Human Rights Act for including gender identity, advocating for a bill to remove it. Rep Mike Soboleski highlighted the legislative tensions, including the Liz Caruso bill and the governor’s stance. He noted the recent school board vote to revoke the AC triple A policy. Soboleski also criticized the Democratic control in Augusta, citing a $120 million budget hole and suggesting using unfilled government positions and special revenue accounts to address it.

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