In a historic legislative session, some big reforms for Maine still fell short
Lewiston Sun Journal – Politics
by Rachel Ohm
9h ago
Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes ..read more
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Inflation is overshadowing U.S. economic resilience, hurting Biden
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by Christopher Condon and Gregory Korte - Bloomberg
2d ago
Most economists say the underlying momentum of the U.S. economy remains strong. But growth and jobs – which have been surprisingly sturdy – have generated little tangible benefit to Biden’s hopes for reelection ..read more
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Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
Lewiston Sun Journal – Politics
by Grace Benninghoff
2d ago
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions ..read more
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Mills vetoes bill restructuring income tax brackets
Lewiston Sun Journal – Politics
by Rachel Ohm
2d ago
The bill aimed to reduce the tax burden for middle-income residents while also raising taxes on the wealthy, but Gov. Janet Mills said it would not provide meaningful relief and could create challenges for state budgeting ..read more
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Mills signs bill to expand background checks for gun purchases, update ‘yellow flag’ law
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by Rachel Ohm
2d ago
The newly signed law, which the governor proposed in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, expands requirements for background checks to include private, advertised sales and also updates the existing yellow flag law ..read more
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Maine lawmaker warns Nebraska not to monkey with its electoral votes
Lewiston Sun Journal – Politics
by Steve Collins
2d ago
Maine state House majority leader says if Nebraska tries to help Donald Trump, Maine may act to boost Joe Biden ..read more
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Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain women’s trust as convention begins
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by Randy Billings
2d ago
Assistant Senate Minority Leader Lisa Keim, R-Dixmont, called on the party faithful to change the way they discuss issues with women and nonpolitical voters and avoid insults and vilification -- a request that stands at odds with the party's presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump ..read more
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe
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by Yvonne Wingett Sanchez - The Washington Post
4d ago
Those indicted include former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, attorneys Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, John Eastman and Christina Bobb, top campaign adviser Boris Epshteyn and former campaign aide Mike Roman ..read more
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Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020
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by JACQUES BILLEAUD and JOSH KELETY - Associated Press
4d ago
President Biden won Arizona by more than 10,000 votes ..read more
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Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban to the Senate
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by JACQUES BILLEAUD and JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press
4d ago
The breakthrough came Wednesday when a second Republican joined all Democrats in voting to overrule the Republican House speaker, who has steadfastly blocked repeal ..read more
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