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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
'I’ve proudly advocated for this bill for years, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the House today,' said Rep. Chellie Pingree, 1st District, who is vice chair of the House LGBTQ Caucus.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Republicans form wall of opposition to Democrats’ virus relief package
Democratic leaders were poised to push the sweeping package through the House on Friday, and hope the Senate, where changes are likely, will act quickly.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Maine’s congressional delegation asks Biden to protect lobstermen from proposed rules to save right whales
The two senators and two representatives say the proposed rules could be a 'death knell' for the industry.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Former Michigan Gov. Granholm, proponent of clean energy, confirmed as energy secretary
Jennifer Granholm has advocated embracing new wind and solar technologies. But her position caused tension with some Republicans who fear for the future of fossil fuels.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Golden co-chairs caucus of veterans in Congress
The Representative from Lewiston said the caucus crosses party lines in a bid to put patriotism and service ahead of partisanship.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Lawmakers consider bill to prohibit prosecuting anyone younger than 12
The measure would also eliminate the minimum stay for youths committed to the state's only youth detention center, and would commit no one younger than age 14.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Biden’s choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress
Two Senate panels slated to take up the nomination of Neera Tanden, a policy expert who has been criticized for her past tweets that criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, postpone meetings.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Critics question a proposed ‘right to food’ amendment
Maine lawmakers are weighing arguments about a resolution that would add a 'right to food' to the state constitution.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine tribal rep seeks permanent voice on wildlife panel
Tribal Rep. Rena Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point proposes a permanent Wabanaki appointment to the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Advisory Council.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Secretary of State Bellows to testify before Congress on voter rights bill Thursday
She will describe Maine’s experiences with many of the provisions that Congress is considering making mandatory nationwide.
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