Some members of the Maine State Prison Debate team are at the heart of stalled legislative efforts to reinstate parole in Maine for the first time in more than 40 years. Many crime victims say the parole process is too traumatizing.
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Longtime Maine Public Radio journalist Mal Leary dies at 72
Known as the dean of the State House press corps, Leary covered politics for 45 years for radio, TV and print, and even started his own news service.
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Most of Maine’s delegation won’t even talk about an assault weapons ban
Three of the state’s four members of Congress oppose a ban, mostly because they don’t believe it’s practical in a divided government. Only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports it.
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Debt limit talks start, stop as Republicans, White House face ‘serious differences’
Top Republican negotiators for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said after the evening session that they were uncertain on next steps, though it’s likely discussions will resume over the weekend.
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Gov. DeSantis plans to officially enter 2024 presidential race next week
The second-term governor, widely considered at present to be the most viable Republican challenger to former president Donald Trump, has been laying the groundwork for a campaign for months.
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Lawmakers hear competing offshore wind proposals
One bill lays out a detailed state path to promote floating offshore wind that will help Maine meet its climate goals and create jobs, while the other seeks to use the state’s power to keep the industry out of the Gulf of Maine where fishermen earn their living.
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Maine parties spar over spending, tax cuts as budget talks heat up
Republicans say continuing to increase state spending as many families struggle to meet basic needs is ‘not a good sell’ for Democrats.
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Ethics panel to continue investigating Santos even as prosecution proceeds
This month, federal prosecutors charged Santos with 13 financial crimes, including defrauding his donors, using their money for his benefit, and wrongfully claiming unemployment benefits.
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Lawmakers clash over gun bills, but make little progress on legislation
The fate of several gun safety bills remain in limbo after split committee votes, with legislators on both sides of the aisle accusing the opposition of being intransigent.
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Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
At issue are the Food and Drug Administration’s initial approval of mifepristone in 2000, and FDA actions making the drug more accessible in later years.