The results will be sent to Washington and tallied Jan. 6 in a joint session of Congress over which Vice President Mike Pence will preside.
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Legislature faces new costs with move to Augusta Civic Center
The use of the arena for House and Senate floor sessions to provide the space needed to meet physical distancing guidelines for COVID-19 will cost the state $4,025 a day.
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Utah senator blocks bills for national museums honoring Latinos, women
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, sponsor of the bill to create the women’s museum, calls Sen. Mike Lee’s action a ‘sad moment’ and vows not to give up the fight.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News, Politics
FDA authorizes use of first coronavirus vaccine, raising hope in deadly pandemic
Now comes the complex distribution process aimed at speeding vaccines nationwide to fight the virus that is killing thousands.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Shenna Bellows sees new post as secretary of state as dream job at a critical time
The former state senator and executive director of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine says her goals include increasing voter participation and protecting privacy.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Hunter Biden tax probe examining his Chinese business dealings
The revelation comes at a politically delicate time for President-elect Joe Biden, who is considering his choice to lead the agency that is investigating his son.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday
Maine’s four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
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Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic
Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
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The ‘Count Out’ of ‘79 almost brought civil war to Maine
President Donald Trump’s challenge to certification of election results and the just ended blockade of transition support for President-elect Joe Biden has brought to mind a chapter in our own state’s history. It’s the “Count Out” of ‘79, an episode where two sets of governments each contending to be the legitimate authority sat in Augusta […]
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Georgia Gov. Kemp again refuses Trump’s demand to overturn election
He has previously declined the president’s demands to call a special legislative session to appoint Republican electors.