Immigration has emerged as a central issue in the 2024 presidential campaign, which is widely expected to be a Biden-Trump rematch, and each man is seeking to use the border problems to his own political advantage.
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Judge halts enforcement of new law banning foreign spending on elections
U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen blocked the state from implementing the law passed by voters in November until she rules on several lawsuits challenging its constitutionality.
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Ban on paramilitary training camps falters in Maine House
The sponsor, Rep. Laurie Osher, D-Orono, said a vote on the bill was delayed at the last minute over concerns it didn’t have enough votes to pass with 7 members absent.
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Nikki Haley to hold rally in Portland on Sunday
The Republican presidential candidate is coming to Maine 2 days before the March 5 primary.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Congress approves short-term extension to avoid shutdown, buy more time for final spending agreement
The short-term extension is the fourth in recent months, and many lawmakers expect it to be the last for the current fiscal year.
Posted inElections, Politics
What is Super Tuesday? Why it matters and what to watch
The elections are a crucial moment for President Biden and Donald Trump, who are the overwhelming front-runners for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations, respectively.
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State workers’ union files labor complaint against Mills administration
The union accused the administration of ignoring a legislative mandate to update salary information in a 2020 study comparing state workers salaries with the private sector.
Posted inElections, New England, Politics
Vermont town grants 16- and 17-year-olds right to vote in local elections
Some voters in Brattleboro, population 7,500, could have a hand in choosing major party nominees.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News, Politics
Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
Abortion opponents have pushed laws in at least 15 states based on the idea that an embryo should have the same rights as a person.
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Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference
The justices’ order maintains a hold on preparations for a trial focused on the former president’s efforts to overturn his election loss to Joe Biden.