The former 2-term Republican governor will host a fundraising event next week, along with former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in support of Demi Kouzounas, the former chair of the Maine Republican Party.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics, Schools & Education
Having a family is expensive. Here’s what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs
The tickets have 1 main commonality: Both candidates and their running mates have, at one point or another, backed an expanded child tax credit.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Plaintiff asks Maine high court to reconsider challenge of Democrats’ budget maneuver
William Clardy of Augusta filed a motion Tuesday asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to reconsider its dismissal of his case arguing that legislative leaders acted unconstitutionally when they passed a budget in 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Revised rule for paid family leave program would make it more business-friendly
At least one of the changes is designed to allow employers to opt out of the program sooner if they offer a private leave benefit.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
RFK Jr. withdraws from Maine ballot after suspending presidential campaign
Kennedy’s campaign said he would remain on ballots in most states but would withdraw in battlegrounds where he felt his presence would be a spoiler.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Poll: Economy weighing heavily on Maine voters ahead of November election
Roughly half of those surveyed by the University of New Hampshire say their household is worse off financially now than a year ago. But there is a clear partisan divide among respondents.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Republicans take aim at Jared Golden’s refusal to disclose his presidential preference
Experts say remaining mum likely won’t hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation / World
Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Her proposal includes the government providing assistance to first-time buyers, tax breaks for homebuilders, and expanding existing incentives for companies that construct rental homes.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Biden, Harris push scrutiny of police, while Trump would halt such efforts
Donald Trump says he wants to let police loose in cities. Kamala Harris and the Biden administration have embraced federal oversight and accountability efforts.