The Republican presidential candidate is coming to Maine 2 days before the March 5 primary.
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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.
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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.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
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.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Religion & Values, Schools & Education
Federal judge rejects Bangor school’s request to scrap anti-discrimination law ahead of trial
Crosspoint Church accused Maine of discriminating against religious schools whose policies violate the state’s Human Rights Act. The state says giving them taxpayer dollars would allow discrimination against students.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine House approves food waste recycling mandate
The bill would require some large producers of food waste to find beneficial uses rather than put it into the waste stream.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Congressional leaders reach tentative deal to prevent a government shutdown, say sources
Under the new plan being finalized, Congress would temporarily extend funding for one set of federal agencies through March 8 and for another set through March 22.