A judge orders the former president to pay $10,000 a day for each day he fails to turn over subpoenaed documents.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine’s planning to build a spaceport. Here’s how it could become a leader in the industry
The state hopes a new law creating the Maine Space Port Corp. is the first step toward achieving that goal.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Historic tribal sovereignty bill falters, while sports betting advances
The Legislature’s budget committee failed to allocate $44,650 in funding needed to send the sovereignty bill to Gov. Janet Mills, who was expected to veto it, but officials say negotiations are ongoing.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, Politics
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hostile in testimony as her candidacy is challenged
Five voters in her Georgia congressional district say she shouldn’t run, alleging that she helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Bill establishing Maine Space Corp. signed into law
The public-private partnership will be charged with developing the Maine Space Complex and overseeing the launching of small satellites.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump-appointed judge becomes hero on the right for her anti-mask ruling
Kathryn Kimball Mizelle was confirmed to the federal bench with only Republican votes and had a ‘Not Qualified’ rating from the American Bar Association because she lacked experience.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Legislature approves reimbursing towns that allow retail marijuana sales
The bill aims to increase the number of municipalities participating in the adult-use program.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics, Sports
Maine House advances bill to legalize sports betting
The bill would grant Maine’s tribes with exclusive rights to operate all mobile sports betting in the state, while casino operators would be allowed to conduct in-person sports betting.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden vie for campaign cash
The two leading congressional contenders in Maine’s 2nd District have similar war chests heading into a tough race.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
New York lieutenant governor resigns after arrest in federal probe
Facing charges including bribery, fraud, conspiracy and falsification of records, Brian Benjamin pleaded not guilty Tuesday at an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court.