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.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inElections, Local & State, 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.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, 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.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bill to allow tribes to open gambling facilities moves ahead in Legislature
Tribal members believe the right to operate a gambling business is a matter of sovereignty. It’s unclear whether Gov. Janet Mills will support the measure.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine House votes to shift some recycling costs to producers
Maine might become the first state to adopt a program sometimes called ‘extended producer responsibility,’ which has been used in Canada and Europe.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
No hugs, no barbs: A ‘practical work’ summit for Biden and Putin
The two leaders agree to return their chief diplomats to Moscow and Washington, and to start work on a plan to solidify their countries’ last remaining treaty limiting nuclear weapons.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Senate approves bill to replace CMP, Versant Power with consumer-owned utility
The Maine House also has approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signaled she is likely to veto the measure.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Bill to establish an eviction mediation program in Maine moves ahead
The House gave initial approval to L.D. 1508 Tuesday, and the House and Senate were expected to pass the amended bill this week.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
New emails show Trump efforts to pressure Justice Department to overturn election
The emails citing conspiracy theories were sent to then-acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.