Republican lawmakers are pushing a wave of legislation through statehouses across the nation to make voting more difficult.
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In late-night deal, lawmakers agree on budget bill providing tax relief to Maine businesses
An agreement to add $8 million to the state’s rainy day fund and study the impact of extending tax cuts on income from exporting products tied to intellectual assets helped shore up Republican support in the House.
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Pace of spending for pandemic aid? Try $43,000 every second
President Biden now needs to figure out how to distribute the $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief.
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Maine Senate rejects attempt to end COVID-19 state of emergency
Republicans have been pushing since last spring to rein in Gov. Janet Mills’ emergency powers during the pandemic, arguing lawmakers should have a seat at the table.
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How big is the Biden stimulus bill? And who gets the most help?
This latest round of aid, which was rejected by all Republicans in Congress, marks the first major legislative victory for President Biden.
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Sen. Collins is sole Republican to vote to advance Biden’s health secretary pick
Xavier Becerra now serves as California’s attorney general and previously represented the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years in the U.S. House.
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In address to nation, Biden calls for states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
The president’s prime-time speech follows his signing of the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.
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House Democrats defeat effort to rescind Gov. Mills’ emergency powers
Republicans have been trying since last spring to rein in Mills’ powers, and said the Legislature’s return to Augusta means it is time to reassert checks and balances in the state’s COVID-19 response.
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Rep. Golden only Democrat in Congress to vote against national rescue package
Maine’s 2nd District congressman opposed the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion relief package, saying the aid is excessive and not adequately targeted.
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Groups vow to stop Maine bill to ban transgender youths from sports
Republican Rep. Beth O’Connor of Berwick submits a bill that would ‘ban biological males from participating in women’s sports.’