Matt Gagnon and Speaker Ryan Fecteau discussed the recent legislative session in Maine, focusing on the adjournment, veto process, and specific bills. Fecteau explained that bills cannot be acted upon by the governor until the next session, which will include three legislative days. They highlighted the ranked choice voting bill, which was pulled back for potential Supreme Court review. The session ended with significant budget debates, including funding sources like the $50 tobacco tax and the real estate transfer tax. Fecteau defended the budget increases, citing investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, despite concerns about rising costs and comparisons to New Hampshire's funding methods.

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Ben Midgley, founder of fitness chains including Planet Fitness, announced his candidacy for Maine's 2026 gubernatorial election. Midgley, 55, highlighted his experience in the fitness industry and his personal journey from unemployment to success. He emphasized issues like rising costs of living, burdensome regulations, and Maine's drug epidemic. Midgley also mentioned his commitment to self-funding his campaign, contrasting with candidates like Mitt Romney who hid their wealth. The discussion also touched on the challenges wealthy candidates face in politics, advocating for authenticity and embracing one's success.

Ben Midgley's Run For Governor

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is pursuing legal action to remove House Democrats who fled the state, asserting they have abandoned their positions. Paxton plans to file cases in district courts, which could lead to appeals and special elections if successful. Governor Greg Abbott has bypassed district courts by filing an emergency petition with the state supreme court. Paxton's 2021 legal opinion on quorum breaking did not address constitutionality or removal of lawmakers. Democrats' response has been criticized as ineffective, with some questioning the legality of their out-of-state arrangements. The situation highlights tensions over partisan redistricting in Texas.

House Democrats Fled The State

Elon Musk's protege and former Doge staffer, Edward Gorestein, known as "Big Balls," was injured in a carjacking in Washington, DC, sparking President Trump's threat to federalize the city. Trump's post on Truth Social included a graphic image. DC police arrested a 15-year-old boy and girl from Maryland. Year-to-date, violent crime in DC is down 26% from 2024. Despite this, Trump called for prosecuting children as young as 14 as adults. Matt Gagnon discussed the complexities of crime statistics and the perceived safety of cities, emphasizing the importance of anecdotal evidence in public policy decisions.

Doge Staffer Injured

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