The congressional candidate has filed a petition for a permanent restraining order against her competitor, who tells a court he opposes the injunction.
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Senate Republican filibuster halts Democrats’ signature voting rights bill
Maine’s senators split their votes on the measure, with independent Angus King voting to proceed on the bill, and Susan Collins, a Republican, voting against proceeding.
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Paid in full? Biden, Republicans struggle over infrastructure costs
Both parties say the the deal should be paid for and not add to the national debt.
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In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill
For the People Act would be the largest overhaul of U.S. voting procedures in a generation, but is expected to be blocked.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers take up Mills’ updated budget, as Republicans seek leverage
Gov. Janet Mills says she’d like two-thirds support in the Legislature, which would require votes from Republicans who will seek changes in the budget package.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Ethics commission again behind closed doors in CMP transmission line case
The state campaign finance watchdog agency is shielding the name of a political consultant as it considers whether a nonprofit formed to oppose a powerline project should be registered as a PAC.
Posted inNation / World, Politics, Religion & Values
U.S. Catholic bishops move toward possible rebuke of Biden over abortion stance
Supporters said a strong rebuke of the president was needed because of his recent actions protecting and expanding abortion access, while opponents warned that such action would portray the bishops as a partisan force.
Posted inElections, Maine, News
Maine adopts new voting access law, including student ID use
Maine has approved a suite of rule changes designed to make the process of voting in elections go more smoothly.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Bill to form consumer-owned utility rejected by a single vote in Maine Senate
The measure, which called for consumer purchase of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, cleared the Senate in a preliminary vote but was turned away on final enactment.
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Democrats preparing infrastructure plan that extends to Medicare, immigration
The Biden administration is embarking on a 2-pronged strategy: reviewing a nearly $1 trillion plan from a group of 21 senators, including 11 Republicans, while pursuing their own priorities in a more substantial package.