The White House had asked for $22.5 billion for vaccines and treatment, but that was trimmed during talks to $15.6 billion and ultimately dropped altogether.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s top election official seeks funding to conduct post-voting audits
Maine is one of only six states that does not have a formal election auditing program.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, says she attended Jan. 6 rally before Capitol attack
Thomas said she was part of the crowd that gathered at the Ellipse that morning to support President Donald Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills considers options as pressure rises with gas and oil prices
The governor stands behind her proposal for tax refunds but says that she’s ‘eager to listen to any and all proposals’ to help Mainers deal with the skyrocketing cost of fuel.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Supreme Court nomination once again puts Susan Collins in spotlight
While not in a position to determine the outcome, the Maine senator is the most likely Republican vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first Black woman to serve on the court.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Federal funding contains $1.6 million for ‘forever chemicals’ treatment system in Madison
The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Senate gives final approval to $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine in huge budget bill
Democrats and Republicans have rallied behind sending aid to Ukraine, whose stubborn fight against brutal force has been inspirational for many voters.
Posted inNation / World, New England, Politics
New Hampshire House votes on seceding from U.S.
The proposal was overwhelmingly rejected, but 13 lawmakers did vote in favor.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills files to qualify for November ballot
Mills’ campaign announced the filing of nomination petitions in a news release Thursday, days after formally announcing her re-election bid.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston woman seeks State House seat
If elected, Mana Abdi would be the first Somali-American to serve in the Legislature.