1. Disney has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit alleges that the governor has led a targeted campaign of government retaliation against Disney due to their political views. Disney’s lawyers argue that Florida’s actions violate the Constitution by punishing protected speech. (JN)
2. Maine lawmakers are discussing four school safety bills, including arming teachers. It would be voluntary. Teachers who opted in would have to be trained up to Maine Criminal Justice Academy standards. The move could be most effective in rural districts where response times are extensive. (WGME)
3. A new report indicates that Maine had the highest rate of child maltreatment in the United States in 2020 with 19 per 1000 children affected. The report highlights that rural areas in the state are the hardest hit by this issue, with limited access to support services like domestic violence assistance. (NCM)
4. Maine’s Public Utilities Commission has extended the exhaustion date of the 207 area code by 27 months to Q2 2029, through efforts to preserve it seen as a model for other states. (WMTW)
5. The 2023 NBA Finals will feature earlier start times. Games on weekdays will begin at 8:30 p.m., 30 minutes earlier than in prior years, while games airing on Sundays will begin at 8:00 p.m. The finals kick off on Thursday June 1st. (NBA)
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