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Politics

Published
June 22, 2023

Maine House narrowly votes to expand abortion access

The 74-72 vote to advance Gov. Janet Mills' bill to expand post-viability abortions came after a four-hour recess to count votes and consider a last-minute compromise.
Published
June 22, 2023

Maine House joins Senate to advance paid family leave bill

The bill faces additional votes in the Legislature and must overcome the hurdle of securing $25 million in start-up funding before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills.
Published
June 21, 2023

Maine Senate votes to ban flavored tobacco products

The bill sponsored by Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, would ban flavors such as mint, fruit, chocolate, menthol, vanilla and honey in all tobacco, including vaping products.
Published
June 21, 2023

In rowdy scene, House Republicans censure Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations

The California Democrat, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has long been a top Republican political target.
Published
June 21, 2023

Equal Rights Amendment champion comes up short in final effort as Maine lawmaker

Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt has advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment for five decades, first at the national level and later in Maine.

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Published
June 21, 2023

State lawmakers overwhelmingly support tribal bill opposed by Gov. Mills

The 100-47 House vote and 26-8 Senate vote show strong support among state lawmakers, including among some Republicans, who will be needed to overcome a possible veto from the governor.
Published
June 21, 2023

Maine Legislature takes first step toward adopting paid family leave program

Senators voted 22-12 to create a new program to provide paid leave to workers who need time off to care for a newborn or sick family member.
Published
June 20, 2023

Maine Senate votes down bill to establish safe injection sites

The Senate voted 18-16 Tuesday against the measure proposed by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, but lawmakers may consider an amendment to form a working group to study the feasibility of creating harm reduction centers.
Published
June 20, 2023

Lawmakers begin voting on nearly a dozen abortion bills

The bills tackled Tuesday evening didn't include Gov. Janet Mills' proposed expansion, which would allow abortions after fetal viability if deemed necessary from a medical professional.
Published
June 20, 2023

Trump lawyer faces discipline over plot to keep former president in power after 2020 election loss

Attorney John Eastman, a lead architect of some of former President Donald Trump's efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election, faces possible disbarment in disciplinary proceedings.