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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State
Congressional candidate vows to join an Oxford Speedway race to raise money for Lewiston shooting victims
Austin Theriault hopes to unseat three-term Democrat Jared Golden of Lewiston
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Trump ties Harris to chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal on anniversary of attack
Monday marks 3 years since the Aug. 26, 2021, suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says
While Trump has repeatedly boasted about his role in overturning Roe, he has, in recent days, pushed back on Democrats’ warnings that he will go even further to restrict access if he wins a second term.