AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSNAP Access Fight: A federal judge permanently blocked Trump administration guidance that would have cut SNAP eligibility for certain lawfully present noncitizens and punished states with retroactive deadlines. Maine Politics: ProPublica’s latest allegations about Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign and an FBI probe are roiling the final stretch of the Maine Senate race, with Jackson’s camp calling it corruption and Collins’ office denying wrongdoing. Immigration Accountability: New scrutiny follows ICE shootings and detention conditions, including an Austin case where a recruit allegedly wasn’t using a body camera and a victim says he was denied medical care; lawmakers also held a hearing-style forum with families demanding answers. Rural Cost Pressure: An AP-KFF poll finds about half of rural voters say the economy is worse since Trump took office, with groceries, gas, and healthcare topping worries. Maine Community Action: Aroostook nonprofit ACAP is rebranding as Avec Community Action, aiming to better reflect the communities it serves. Arts & Events: Maine State Music Theatre brings a Queen tribute to Auburn; Gilmanton’s year-round library hosts Nancy Dirubbo paintings through September.
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