The whole package will go to the Senate, where passage in the coming days is nearly assured. President Biden has promised to sign it immediately.
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Advocates for ban on flavored tobacco decry lack of vote in Maine House
The legislation died Thursday, and proponents would have to introduce a new version next legislative session.
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After Lewiston shooting, Maine lawmakers approve expanded background checks, waiting period
But the full Legislature never took up a proposal for a red flag law that would give families, in addition to law enforcement, the ability to restrict a person’s access to weapons without a mental health evaluation.
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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in 2020 election case
It’s the latest legal setback for the presumptive Republican nominee, whose trial in a separate case related to hush money payments began this week.
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House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid, but threats to oust speaker grow
The $95 billion package has been held up since October by Republican lawmakers resistant to approving more funding for Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
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Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
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Maine Legislature preserves expansion of Medicare Savings Programs
Lawmakers rejected an effort by the Mills administration to scale back the expansion, preserving benefits for an estimated 45,000 newly eligible low-income Mainers.
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Legislation that could force TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
If Congress passes the TitkTok legislation, it would be an extraordinary and unusual moment in which both parties unite against one company – something lawmakers are usually reluctant to do.
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Lawmakers pass supplemental budget that includes $60 million in storm relief
Gov. Janet Mills says she plans to sign the $430 million budget into law and hopes to distribute the winter storm damage relief as soon as possible.
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A jury of 12 has been picked for Trump’s hush money criminal trial. Now alternates must be chosen
The jury includes a sales professional, a software engineer, a security engineer, an English teacher, a speech therapist, multiple lawyers, an investment banker and a retired wealth manager.