The Florida governor has tried to gain ground by questioning the former president’s continued hold on the national Republican party.
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Maine Senate nixes MaineCare coverage for noncitizens
Senators rejected the bill with no debate or roll call vote, despite approval in the House of Representatives on Monday.
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Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward
The Senate’s approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
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Senate blocks background checks for private gun sales
The 21-13 vote effectively kills the bill, which passed the House by 1 vote on Monday.
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House and Senate endorse Mills’ abortion expansion bill, passage is likely
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.
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Supreme Court rejects redistricting effort that would have radically changed federal elections
Vice President Kamala Harris said the decision ‘preserves state courts’ critical role in safeguarding elections.’
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In audio recording, Trump heard discussing sensitive Iran document
The recording is an important piece of evidence in the federal case against the former president.
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Police investigating flyers, messages left at House speaker’s Portland home
The messages appear to have come from anti-abortion activists upset at Rachel Talbot Ross’ support for a bill that would expand access.
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Effort to restore parole in Maine ends with House rejection
The House disposed of the proposal Monday after a divided committee vote and clear veto threat from Gov. Janet Mills.
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Governor signs bill partially decriminalizing sex work
The law will eliminate criminal charges for sex workers who engage in prostitution while continuing to allow those who purchase sex services to be charged.