Democrat-Controlled Statehouses Endorsing Clean Energy

Soon after taking office, Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced renovation plans for the governor's mansion. She wanted to add solar panels.

Marina Villeneuve and Michael Casey, Associated Press
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