AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaine Politics: Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing an avalanche of calls to quit after a new sexual assault allegation; top Democrats including Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Ro Khanna and others urged him to withdraw immediately, while Platner denied the claim and said he’s “reflecting” on his next steps amid a July 13 deadline to be replaced on the ballot. Market Watch: Prediction-market traders on Kalshi surged to price in a roughly 94% chance Platner won’t survive the Democratic revolt. Local Government: Rockland councilors discussed whether the city can charge fees for recurring anti-Trump protests on public property, weighing First Amendment limits and case law. Coastal Climate Tech: TEMO and the Island Institute launched a Maine electrification pilot testing low-voltage electric propulsion on a working kelp skiff through November. Food Policy: DOJ and 17 states announced a $3.3 million egg price-fixing settlement, with Minnesota set to receive 2 million eggs for donation to food banks. Business & Community: A Bucksport lawyer and long-time recovery advocate, David Kee, died at 86.
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