Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, said losing her sister to alcohol addiction this year spurred her to introduce the bill after the deadline for new legislation.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills
Seth Carey’s bid for district attorney rejected by state election officials
Secretary of State’s office says Carey is not a registered Republican and can’t run in the party’s June 14 primary.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
No primary challengers for Mills or LePage
The lack of any Democratic or Republican primary challengers will allow Gov. Janet Mills and former Gov. Paul LePage to focus their full attention on each other in what is expected to be a costly and contentious race this fall.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Divided legislative committee passes landmark tribal sovereignty bill
The proposal to rewrite the state’s land claims settlement act is opposed by the Mills administration, which has offered more narrow legislation negotiated with tribal leaders.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Election 2022, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills
Seth Carey plans to run for district attorney again
Though the Rumford resident faces felony sexual assault charges and his law license is suspended, Carey hopes to win the Republican primary in June, as he did four years ago.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Biden signs budget bill with Ukraine aid but no COVID cash
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.
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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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.