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February 25, 2021

Conservative gathering to feature Trump’s false fraud claims

Some of the nation’s leading conservatives are gathering at a conference in Florida that will endorse former President Donald Trump’s continued dominance in Republican politics and promote his false claim that he lost the election only because of widespread voter fraud.
Published
February 25, 2021

Minimum wage increase must be stripped from COVID relief bill, Senate arbiter decides

The proposal would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 over 5 years, well over the $7.25 in effect since 2009.
Published
February 25, 2021

Secretary of State Bellows touts Maine electoral practices to congressional panel

The former Democratic state senator, testifying alongside Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, says voting should be ‘equal and safe and secure all across the country.’
Published
February 25, 2021

United States attorney for Maine stepping down, at Biden’s request

Halsey Frank, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump as the state's top federal prosecutor, says his resignation will become effective Sunday.
Published
February 25, 2021

House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people

'I’ve proudly advocated for this bill for years, and I’m thrilled to see it pass the House today,' said Rep. Chellie Pingree, 1st District, who is vice chair of the House LGBTQ Caucus.
Published
February 25, 2021

Republicans form wall of opposition to Democrats’ virus relief package

Democratic leaders were poised to push the sweeping package through the House on Friday, and hope the Senate, where changes are likely, will act quickly.
Published
February 25, 2021

Maine’s congressional delegation asks Biden to protect lobstermen from proposed rules to save right whales

The two senators and two representatives say the proposed rules could be a 'death knell' for the industry.
Published
February 25, 2021

Former Michigan Gov. Granholm, proponent of clean energy, confirmed as energy secretary

Jennifer Granholm has advocated embracing new wind and solar technologies. But her position caused tension with some Republicans who fear for the future of fossil fuels.
Published
February 25, 2021

Golden co-chairs caucus of veterans in Congress

The Representative from Lewiston said the caucus crosses party lines in a bid to put patriotism and service ahead of partisanship.
Published
February 24, 2021

Lawmakers consider bill to prohibit prosecuting anyone younger than 12

The measure would also eliminate the minimum stay for youths committed to the state's only youth detention center, and would commit no one younger than age 14.