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Transgender Sports Ban Defeated, GOP Eyes Federal Fight – June 30 Newsletter
Maine Senate voted to defeat a Republican-backed bill that would have barred transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports, but the issue is far from over.

New Contribution Cap Levels Playing Field – June 16 Newsletter
A Maine law now equalizes contribution limits for candidates aiming for the 2026 governor’s race.

Republican Gubernatorial Forum Highlights Party Divides – May 30 Newsletter
This week’s newsletter discusses party division, Jared Golden’s political pressures, and Maine’s data privacy debate.

Sen. King Critiques Executive Actions – May 15 Newsletter
A Maine law now equalizes contribution limits for candidates aiming for the 2026 governor’s race.

4/30/25 Newsletter
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Maine, challenging the state’s policy that allows transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports.

Boston Globe: As Trump and Janet Mills face off, Susan Collins is quietly working to contain the damage for Maine
Garrett Mason contributes to Boston Globe article authored by Sam Brodey | April 16, 2025

Political Brew Appearance: Tariffs and the economy, Maine v. Trump administration, the SAVE Act – April 11, 2025
NEWS CENTER Maine Donovan Lynch hosts Democrat analyst Ken Altschuler and Republican analyst Garrett Mason to talk about the last week in local and national politics.

The Globe and Mail: Republican senators join push to block Trump’s Canadian tariffs
Garrett Mason contributes to The Globe And Mail article authored by Kathryn Blaze Baum and Nathan Vanderklippe | April 1, 2025

Political Brew Appearance: Election Day is fast approaching. Where do races stand? – October 21, 2024
NEWS CENTER Maine political analysts Betsy Sweet and Garrett Mason weigh in on the top issues of the week.