Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Bill to restore tribal sovereignty gets overwhelming public support, but Gov. Mills wants targeted approach

by Colin Woodard February 15, 2022February 16, 2022

There was near-unanimous support for L.D. 1626 among those giving testimony, while details of the governor’s alternative plan emerged behind the scenes.

Nation / World, Politics

Jury rejects Sarah Palin’s libel claim against New York Times

by TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press February 15, 2022

The former Alaska governor loses her libel lawsuit against The New York Times, with both jurors and the presiding judge rejecting her claim.

Nation / World, Politics

Russia makes moves to ease Ukraine tensions; West still skeptical

by VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, YURAS KARMANAU and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press February 15, 2022February 16, 2022

Despite glimmers of hope, President Biden said 150,000 Russian forces are now massed near Ukraine and in neighboring Belarus.

Maine, News, Politics

Sara Gideon donates more leftover campaign money to nonprofits

by Associated Press February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

Gideon, a Democrat, lost to Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020 in a race that broke state fundraising records.

Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills unveils budget blueprint for projected $822 million surplus

by Randy Billings February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

The release of the supplemental budget proposal will kick off negotiations in the Legislature – a process complicated by election-year politics, with the governor’s office and the entire Legislature up for grabs.

Nation / World, Politics

Two popular bills, two problems: It’s never easy in Senate

by ALAN FRAM Associated Press February 14, 2022

One would relieve much of the Postal Service’s debt; the other would avoid a government shutdown this weekend.

Business, Nation / World, Politics

Trump’s accountant says his financial statements aren’t reliable, severs ties

by MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

The New York attorney general says the documents regularly misstated the value of assets.

Maine, News, Politics

Gov. Mills’ proposed $500 checks would reach more Mainers than previous relief payment

by Randy Billings February 11, 2022February 11, 2022

About 800,000 taxpayers would benefit from the proposal, including 275,000 people who were ineligible last year because they were retirees, self-employed or business owners.