A Portland city councilor says the governor has ‘largely ignored’ the crisis, while a state representative and party leader called the administration’s response ‘absolutely abysmal.’
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Posted inNation / World, Politics
Connecticut senator begs for gun compromise after Texas shooting
Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy came to Congress representing Sandy Hook, a school where 26 students and educators were killed in 2012.
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Republican congressional candidates differ on whether U.S. should aid Ukraine
In Maine’s 2nd District, primary contender Bruce Poliquin says yes to aid; Liz Caruso says no
Posted inNation / World, Politics
House ethics panel investigating Republican Reps. Cawthorn, Jackson, Mooney
Allegations include having a relationship with a staffer, accepting a trip to Aruba and improperly using campaign funds.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Vacant and newly filled election clerk jobs are a concern ahead of Maine primaries
Municipalities are trying to fill several top local election jobs that are vacant due to retirements or harassment.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad
The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state’s website.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
Oklahoma approves nation’s most restrictive abortion ban; services to stop
The bill is part of an aggressive push in Republican-led states across the country to scale back abortion rights.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
New ‘disinformation’ board paused amid free speech questions
While the Disinformation Governance Board has not formally been shuttered, it will be reviewed by members of a Department of Homeland Security advisory council that’s expected to make recommendations in 75 days.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills says ‘Maine won’t go back’ to LePage years
At the Democratic State Convention in Bangor, she contrasts her record with that of her Republican challenger.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Democrats approve platform defending abortion access, LGBTQ rights
The two-day convention began Friday in Bangor and culminates Saturday with a speech by Gov. Janet Mills.