The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature.
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Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Senate gives final approval to $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine in huge budget bill
Democrats and Republicans have rallied behind sending aid to Ukraine, whose stubborn fight against brutal force has been inspirational for many voters.
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Posted inNation / World, New England, Politics
New Hampshire House votes on seceding from U.S.
The proposal was overwhelmingly rejected, but 13 lawmakers did vote in favor.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills files to qualify for November ballot
Mills’ campaign announced the filing of nomination petitions in a news release Thursday, days after formally announcing her re-election bid.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Lewiston woman seeks State House seat
If elected, Mana Abdi would be the first Somali-American to serve in the Legislature.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Liz Caruso forces Bruce Poliquin into a Republican primary for Maine’s 2nd District seat
Rank-and-file Republicans will choose their standard bearer on June 14 to face Jared Golden in the fall.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Bill to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates dies after Maine Senate votes it down
Proponents argued that vaccine safety and effectiveness is far from settled, but opponents said vulnerable people in group settings, like schools or hospitals, deserve to know every effort is being made to keep them safe.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Legislature advances election security, transparency bills
One bill was inspired by third party audits of the 2020 presidential election in Colorado and Arizona, where partisan actors sought to cast doubt on and overturn election results.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine House slams door on fees for vacant second homes
The bill would have allowed municipalities to assess fees on vacant year-round homes, as long as the revenue was used to increase affordable housing.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Sens. King and Collins join bipartisan vote to stabilize the U.S. Postal Service
The $107 billion bill already passed the House and is expected to be signed into law by President Biden.