AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaine Politics: Graham Platner has formally withdrawn from Maine’s U.S. Senate race after submitting paperwork to the secretary of state, ending a chaotic campaign and forcing Democrats into a fast replacement fight; the party says it will hold a nominating convention July 25 to pick a new nominee for the November ballot, with the state scrambling to meet a July 27 deadline. Party Fallout: Coverage and commentary focus on how vetting and internal party handling helped sink the bid, with critics pointing to rushed background checks and a consulting operation tied to Pennsylvania politics. National Politics: Trump says he won’t sign a bipartisan housing bill in protest of stalled elections legislation, while the Wisconsin DOJ joined other states urging the U.S. Trade Representative to drop a tariff proposal tied to forced labor claims. Community & Culture: Boothbay Harbor is set for a 700-drone Independence Day-style light show, and Gov. Maura Healey proclaimed July 11 “Noah Kahan Day” in Massachusetts. Maine Life: A 92-year-old man died in a rollover crash in Vassalboro; and applications are open for a UMaine Outdoor Leadership program for high schoolers at Tanglewood.
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