Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Bill would phase out use of Long Creek youth detention center

by Kevin Miller February 25, 2020February 27, 2020

The measure would also prohibit courts from detaining juveniles solely because they can’t be sent home, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics

Susan Collins complains about misleading campaign advertising

by Steve Collins February 22, 2020February 25, 2020

At Republican dinner Saturday in Lewiston that barred the press, Maine’s senior senator expresses hope for winning a fifth term this year.

Nation / World, Politics

Sanders briefed by U.S. officials that Russia is trying to help his campaign

by Shane Harris, Ellen Nakashima, Michael Scherer and Sean Sullivan The Washington Post February 21, 2020September 14, 2020

President Trump and lawmakers on Capitol Hill have also been informed about Russian interference in the Democratic presidential contest.

Nation / World, Politics

Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from confidentiality agreements

by ALEXANDRA JAFFE AND KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press February 21, 2020September 14, 2020

Remarks by the Democratic presidential candidate come after days of intense scrutiny over the treatment of women at the company he’s led for three decades.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump minimizes intelligence experts’ warnings on Russian interference

by AAMER MADHANI, DEB RIECHMANN and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press February 21, 2020September 14, 2020

Intelligence officials told lawmakers in a classified briefing last week that Russia is meddling with the hope of getting Trump reelected.

Maine, News, Politics

Lawmakers want to put $8.5 million toward addressing ‘crisis’ in Maine home-care industry

by Kevin Miller February 20, 2020February 21, 2020

The proposal comes weeks after a large home-care provider for elderly and disabled people announced it will close in April, in part because of low reimbursement rates for workers.

Nation / World, Politics

Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 3 years, 4 months in prison

by ASHRAF KHALIL, MARK SHERMAN and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press February 20, 2020February 21, 2020

Shortly thereafter, the president publicly decries the conviction as unfair and prominent Republican legislators signal tacit support for a pardon.

Maine, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Lawmakers reviewing 1980 agreement take up tribal gambling

by Kevin Miller February 19, 2020February 20, 2020

One of 22 proposed changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act would allow Maine’s tribes to operate casinos under the same federal law that governs tribal gambling nationwide.