Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill that will lift the statute of limitations for all cases of childhood sexual abuse.
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Franklin County voters to consider adding more commissioners, districts in November
The new law requires current commissioners to put it before voters on Nov. 2.
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Maine lawmakers enact series of bills to tackle pollution from ‘forever chemicals’
One of the bills signed into law this week by Gov. Janet Mills gives Maine one of the nation’s strictest standards for PFAS in drinking water.
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Florida candidate says another Republican hopeful plotted to kill her
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.