Maine looks to step in to help protect houses of worship against rise in violence

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 767

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Maine lawmakers passed a bill to help houses of worship and other nonprofits improve security in an attempt to meet the moment of heightened attacks, uncertain federal funding and new federal grant rules requiring compliance with the Trump administration’s agenda.

“I am not someone who typically likes the idea of sending public money to religious institutions,” Rep. Dan Ankeles (D-Brunswick) said on the Maine House of Representatives floor on Tuesday, “but here I am, …

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