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Laurel Libby, a Republican from Auburn, mentioned Nazis while speaking on the House floor in Augusta in opposition to a bill that would ban unauthorized paramilitary training in the state.

NEWS CENTER Maine political analysts Ray Richardson and Ken Altshuler weighed in on major political issues of the week.

Libby, of Auburn, was speaking in opposition to a proposal restricting paramilitary training, which she considers unconstitutional.

Libby, of Auburn, was speaking in opposition to a proposal restricting paramilitary training, which she considers unconstitutional.

A Republican state lawmaker is accusing Democrats of misrepresenting her remarks to make her sound like a Nazi sympathizer during a debate about a bill to restrict paramilitary training in

Libby, of Auburn, was speaking in opposition to a proposal restricting paramilitary training, which she considers unconstitutional.

The Maine Legislature has now placed itself firmly on the national stage of electoral reform by passing a bill designed to award the state’s presidential electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote. The Legislative decision is aimed at joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), thereby endorsing a movement to…

“It’s is our duty to protect the Nazis’ right to free speech and association, as long as it does not infringe on someone else’s rights," said Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn.

The bill faces one more vote in the Maine Senate before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills, who has not weighed in on the proposal.

The bill would ban paramilitary activity intended to create public disturbances or violence.