Some lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the state’s contract with California-based Workday Inc., which was hired to update Maine’s antiquated employee benefits system but walked off the job last month.
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Child tax credit expansion sets up showdown with Republicans
Families earning less than $75,000 will receive monthly installments of up to $3,600 annually per child under the American Rescue Plan.
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With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says the filibuster ‘maybe has to be more painful.’
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Biden marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order
The bill includes restricting partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts and expanding access to voter registration.
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Calls grow for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment allegations
However, the New York governor – who is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment – said at a press conference Sunday that it would be ‘anti-democratic’ for him to step down.
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Maine senators split on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
Sen. Angus King says the coronavirus has ‘devastated’ the country and inaction was too costly, while Sen. Susan Collins criticizes Democrats for not embracing her much smaller alternative plan.
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Biden, Democrats prevail as Senate OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
The huge measure – its total spending is nearly one-tenth the size of the entire U.S. economy – is Biden’s biggest early priority.
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What’s in the Senate’s $1.9 trillion COVID bill? Checks, unemployment insurance and more.
The Senate’s version is slightly different from the House bill, and some key provisions remained in flux Friday night.
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Deal on state tax exemption implodes as Republicans balk at supplemental budget
Democrats support a bill to reduce tax liability for businesses and individuals who received federal COVID-19 relief loans or benefits, but Republicans are pushing for more.
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Senate Democrats strike deal on jobless aid; passage of relief bill in sight
Democratic leaders’ agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., suggests it is just a matter of time until the Senate passes the $1.9 trillion package.