Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Budget deal would replace popular senior property tax program

by Randy Billings June 28, 2023June 29, 2023

The property tax stabilization program would end and 2 existing programs would be expanded to provide more targeted relief to lower-income seniors under a proposal passed by a legislative committee.

Local & State, News, Politics

Mills says she’ll sign budget deal that includes money for paid family leave, child care

by Randy Billings June 28, 2023June 29, 2023

The governor’s support ensures that Maine will become the 13th state to implement mandatory paid leave to workers who need time off to care for family members or themselves.

New England, Politics

Rivalry between Trump and DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events

by MICHELLE L. PRICE, HOLLY RAMER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press June 27, 2023June 28, 2023

The Florida governor has tried to gain ground by questioning the former president’s continued hold on the national Republican party.

Local & State, Politics

Maine Senate nixes MaineCare coverage for noncitizens

by Penelope Overton June 27, 2023June 28, 2023

Senators rejected the bill with no debate or roll call vote, despite approval in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Local & State, Politics

Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward

by Emma Kilbride Staff Writer June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

The Senate’s approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.

Local & State, Politics

Senate blocks background checks for private gun sales

by Randy Billings June 27, 2023June 28, 2023

The 21-13 vote effectively kills the bill, which passed the House by 1 vote on Monday.

Local & State, Politics

House and Senate endorse Mills’ abortion expansion bill, passage is likely

by Penelope Overton June 27, 2023June 28, 2023

The House voted 73-69 to enact the bill after a contentious debate, sending the measure to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to the governor’s desk for her signature.