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.’
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Maine House rejects bill to bring back old state flag
While many consumers have adopted the older version known as the ‘1901 flag,’ legislators appeared uninterested in swapping Maine’s traditional flag emblazoned with the state seal.
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Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be U.S. attorney general
Garland was once snubbed by Republicans for a seat on the Supreme Court.
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Congress approves $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats
Maine U.S. Rep. Jared Golden was the only Democrat to vote against the bill.
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Maine Senate passes budget bill with tax exemption for business relief loans
Two Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the measure, which would exempt businesses from paying state taxes on federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, but it faces a stiffer test in the House.
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Maine not alone in finding fault with human resources software firm
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.