Republicans say the relief package is too costly, economically damaging and overtly partisan.
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State lawmaker files complaint about award for trooper accused of racial profiling
Maine State Police gave a prestigious ‘Trooper of the Year’ award to John Darcy, whose traffic stops have come under scrutiny.
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Bill would require Maine police to collect demographic data for all traffic stops
It’s the third time the Legislature will take up a measure that requires data collection as a tool for preventing racial profiling.
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Prosecutor opens criminal investigation into Trump’s calls to overturn Georgia’s election results
Former President Donald Trump pressed Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the state.
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What to Watch: Democrats to argue Trump alone incited mob
House Democrats will begin two days of arguments Wednesday in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial
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Chilling video at Trump impeachment trial: Police beg for help; senators flee
House prosecutors displayed gripping scenes of how close the rioters were to the country’s leaders, roaming the halls chanting ‘Hang Mike Pence,’ some equipped with combat gear and members of extremist groups among the first inside.
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Impeachment trial highlights: History lessons, Trump tweets, 13-minute video
William Belknap, an obscure and long-dead Cabinet secretary from the 1800s, played a starring role Tuesday.
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Maine’s top federal prosecutor among Trump appointees asked to resign
U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank held the job for nearly 4 years.
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Health groups, affected families urge lawmakers to toughen Maine standards on ‘forever chemicals’
Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on the first of multiple bills this session taking aim at the class of chemicals known as PFAS, which are the focus of growing health concerns nationwide.
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Top CEOs to meet with Biden to discuss economic relief in COVID-19 package
The business leaders are expected to bring up the proposal to increase the minimum wage, 2 people familiar with the matter said.