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Maine Republicans: Take the Governor’s Emergency Powers Away

Maine Republicans are calling for a special session of the state legislature to remove the governor's civil emergency powers in the wake of her removal of licenses from a restaurant that opened for business on Friday. Republicans have criticized Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, not only for the decisions she has made during the coronavirus emergency but also for not keeping state legislators informed.

Maine Republicans are calling for a special session of the state legislature to remove the governor's civil emergency powers in the wake of her removal of licenses from a restaurant that opened for business on Friday. Republicans have criticized Governor Janet Mills, a Democrat, not only for the decisions she has made during the coronavirus emergency but also for not keeping state legislators informed.…