Coverage dated September 28, 2026 to September 29, 2026

Bobby Charles proposes tapping Maine’s ‘rainy day fund’ to lower heating costs

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The Republican also called for an immediate suspension of the gas tax.

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Maine Public
GOP governor nominee Bobby Charles proposes using Rainy Day Fund for heating costs (opens Maine Public)
Published Sep 28, 2026
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Charles has proposed tapping into the state's reserve fund to help schools and residents offset skyrocketing heating costs. But state lawmakers from his own party denounced Democratic Gov. Janet Mills earlier this year for using the fund to send $300 "affordability" checks to low- and middle-income …
Bangor Daily News
Bobby Charles proposes tapping Maine’s ‘rainy day fund’ to lower heating costs (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Sep 29, 2026
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The Republican also called for an immediate suspension of the gas tax.