The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.
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Maine voters set record with 78% turnout for presidential race
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says the election that was conducted safely despite the pandemic.
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Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action
The governor’s plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden’s climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.
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Disputing Trump, Barr says Justice Department found no widespread election fraud
President Trump has railed against the election in tweets and in interviews, though his own administration has said the 2020 election was the most secure ever.
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Collins, King part of group calling for $908 billion coronavirus relief package
The bipartisan package would continue providing unemployed Americans with an additional $300 in weekly benefits while funneling an additional $288 billion into small business relief programs.
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With federal aid running out, Mills and Maine congressional delegation urge action
The state has committed more than $1.2 billion of the $1.25 billion it received from Congress to help it address a myriad of coronavirus-related expenses.
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Maine restaurant industry presses Sen. Collins to support federal relief
Owners of restaurants and bars want her to support a bill that would provide billions in aid to independently owned businesses.
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Political fight brewing over Biden’s budget chief nominee
Neera Tanden spent years attacking GOP lawmakers on social media.
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Maine Legislature prepares for historic pandemic session
Lawmakers will be sworn into office by Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center, which is being used instead of the State House, to protect against spread of COVID-19.
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Oxford lawmaker to miss Wednesday’s swearing in because of COVID-19
Rick Bennett of Oxford says he tested positive for coronavirus and won’t join lawmakers convening this week.