AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A Republican lawmaker has been barred from inviting guests to the Maine State House after violating rules by hosting an activist who spread conspiracy theories about the coronavirus.
Rep. Shelley Rudnicki, of Fairfield, was disciplined by legislative leaders after bringing Naomi Wolf and a camera operator into the Statehouse on April 28. They approached Gov. Janet Mills’ offices and were told to leave by her chief of staff.
The Legislative Council’s guest policy permits lawmakers to bring two constituents into the State House to meet in their offices as long as they check with staff to ensure space is free.
