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Lawmakers urged to repeal provision allowing secrecy in police use of surveillance tools

by Megan Gray March 13, 2020March 14, 2020

Two legislators introduced the measure after the Maine Sunday Telegram reported that state police are using a provision in Maine law to conceal whether they are using technologies capable of mass surveillance of citizens.

Nation / World, Politics

Pelosi, House pass coronavirus aid deal after Trump declares national emergency

by LISA MASCARO, ZEKE MILLER, ANDREW TAYLOR and JILL COLVIN March 13, 2020March 14, 2020

The president also announces a range of executive actions, including a new public-private partnership to expand coronavirus testing capabilities with drive-through locations, and he waives interest on federally held student loans.

Maine, News, Politics

Collins says Trump should ‘step back’ and let coronavirus experts do the talking

by Kevin Miller March 13, 2020March 14, 2020

Maine’s senior senator said she has been dissatisfied with ‘inconsistent’ messaging on coronavirus from the federal government.

Maine, Politics

Maine’s campaigns turned upside down by coronavirus

by Steve Collins March 13, 2020September 14, 2020

Candidates emphasize online presence, avoid handshakes and struggle to get petition signatures amid virus fears.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Bill to increase Maine overtime protections fails to win lawmakers’ support

by Peter McGuire March 13, 2020March 16, 2020

The bill would increase the threshold for salaried workers in the state to earn overtime pay, but lawmakers said it would burden businesses in an uncertain economy.

Nation / World, Politics

Pelosi says agreement near with White House on virus aid

by ANDREW TAYLOR, LISA MASCARO, JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER March 12, 2020March 13, 2020

Washington is straining for a comprehensive response to the coronavirus outbreak that is testing the nation’s political, financial and health care systems.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Lawmakers urged to borrow funds for roads and high-speed internet

by Scott Thistle March 11, 2020March 12, 2020

The bill, which would also need voter approval, would funnel $90 million to the state’s highway fund and $15 million towards the expansion of high-speed internet for parts of rural Maine.