CAMPAIGN NEWS

Right now, less than 50% of Maine students are proficient in core subjects like math, science, and reading. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a red flag. And instead of acknowledging the problem, the current administration is spending money trying to cover it up. In 2024 alone, Governor Janet Mills paid $60,000 of taxpayer dollars for three articles to paint a rosy picture of our schools. That’s not leadership. That’s spin.

In his latest video, Robert Wessels breaks down the state of Maine’s bloated budget and explains why it’s time for a serious reset. With government spending up over 40% since 2020, and families across the state feeling the squeeze, Robert lays out why we need to ditch reckless increases and return to fiscal responsibility and common sense. It’s not about cutting just to cut—it’s about prioritizing what matters, eliminating waste, and making sure your tax dollars are being