Graham Platner unveils energy plan

Graham Platner is the latest Democrat to call for eliminating the federal gas tax

PoliticsOur political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions. Read more Politics coverage here. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner on Friday called for ending federal gas and diesel taxes as part of an energy plan that was…

Graham Platner unveils energy plan

The energy plan is Graham Platner's latest proposal as he sets his sights on unseating Senator Susan Collins.

Graham Platner calls for end to federal gas, diesel taxes

The presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate is also calling for a nationwide, 4-year freeze on electricity rate increases.

Platner Calls to 'Take Back American Power' With Rate Freeze, National Infrastructure Fund in Energy Plan

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner unveils energy policy to lower household bills, prioritize clean energy, and take on Big Oil profits.

Maine Senate candidates outline priorities on energy, national issues

Republican Sen. Susan Collins promoted expanded natural gas access, while Democratic challenger Graham Platner unveiled a new proposal.