The action grew out of a leak investigation surrounding reporting on Russia’s role in the 2016 election.
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Legislature delays floor session after two members test positive for COVID-19
The House and Senate floor sessions scheduled for next Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center have been postponed until May 19.
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Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine
Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers’ marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.
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Mills proposes $140 million bond package for land conservation, transportation
The $40 million bond for the Land for Maine’s Future program would honor longtime sportsman George Smith, who died in February after a long battle with ALS.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
FEC drops inquiry into Trump hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels
Without a majority of commissioners voting to move forward, the case was dropped.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Republicans seek unity, even if that means embracing election lie
The House GOP is moving toward stripping Rep. Liz Cheney of her leadership post for her frequent criticism of former President Donald Trump.
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Some Republicans worry their new voting limits will hurt their voters, too
Changes to mail voting in Florida are certain to affect older voters, and thousands of Republican voters in Arizona could stop getting ballots in the mail automatically.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Sports
Dozens testify in opposition to bills to ban female transgender athletes
Two Republican-backed bills are similar to legislation being pushed by conservatives in at least 30 other states.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
In GOP stronghold, Biden pushes for his infrastructure plan
He’s proposing to pay for it by undoing the 2017 Trump tax cuts and raising the corporate tax rate from 21 percent to 28 percent.
Posted inElections, Nation / World, News, Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Republican voting law that critics call ‘un-American’
In an extraordinary move, DeSantis, widely viewed as a potential presidential candidate, staged his bill-signing live on the Fox & Friends show, with no other media outlets allowed.