Maine Republicans look to curb Janet Mills' emergency powers

The Maine Legislature is considering more than a dozen bills that would limit the duration and scope of the governor’s emergency powers.

The proposals are part of a Republican-led pushback on Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ use of an emergency declaration in response to the pandemic that just surpassed its one-year anniversary.

Republican state Sen. Lisa Keim, of Dixfield, told lawmakers on the State and Local Government Committee on Monday that even the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic are not justification for one-person decision-making.

“No matter the efficacy of top-down mandates, without the people’s alliance, no battle against an enemy seen or unseen can be victorious,” Keim said.

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