If student loan forgiveness and affirmative action are both struck down by the Supreme Court, it could send an ominous signal to millions of Americans that conservative critics have succeeded in erecting more roadblocks to racial equality in America.
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Supreme Court restricts affirmative action in college admissions
Landmark cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina asked the Supreme Court to ban affirmative action, or using race in college admissions.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills: I will sign paid family leave into law
With the governor pledging her support, Maine will become the 13th state to have a mandatory paid family and medical leave program.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Budget deal would replace popular senior property tax program
The property tax stabilization program would end and 2 existing programs would be expanded to provide more targeted relief to lower-income seniors under a proposal passed by a legislative committee.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills says she’ll sign budget deal that includes money for paid family leave, child care
The governor’s support ensures that Maine will become the 13th state to implement mandatory paid leave to workers who need time off to care for family members or themselves.
Posted inNew England, Politics
Rivalry between Trump and DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events
The Florida governor has tried to gain ground by questioning the former president’s continued hold on the national Republican party.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate nixes MaineCare coverage for noncitizens
Senators rejected the bill with no debate or roll call vote, despite approval in the House of Representatives on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward
The Senate’s approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate blocks background checks for private gun sales
The 21-13 vote effectively kills the bill, which passed the House by 1 vote on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
House and Senate endorse Mills’ abortion expansion bill, passage is likely
The House voted 73-69 to enact the bill after a contentious debate, sending the measure to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to the governor’s desk for her signature.