Thomas Hofeller, Republican redistricting strategist, felt a citizenship question would benefit, in his own words, ‘Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites,’
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House rejects move for Maine to bypass Electoral College
The House defeats a bill to have Maine join a compact of states that would award their Electoral College votes to the winner of the popular presidential vote nationwide.
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Maine Senate advances bill to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.
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In wake of Mueller remarks, Pingree calls for impeachment inquiry
Sen. Susan Collins has a more measured response, calling for the U.S. to secure its electoral process from future Russian interference.
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Mills, tribes take step toward ending years-long dispute over sustenance fishing
A bill would create a ‘sustenance fishing’ designation aimed at reducing pollution levels on waterways that are important to Maine’s 4 tribes.
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Defense spending bill could boost BIW, other Maine contractors
The measure contains $5.1 billion for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and now moves to the Senate floor.
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Lawmakers move to pass nation’s strictest internet privacy law
The Maine House follows the Senate in supporting a bill that would prohibit internet service providers from selling customers’ data without their consent.
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Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
The new law will prohibit counselors, therapists and other licensed professionals in Maine from attempting to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors.
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In first public remarks, Mueller says report does not exonerate Trump
Special Counsel Robert Mueller says federal rules prevented his team from considering charges against a sitting president.
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McConnell says he would fill a Supreme Court vacancy in 2020
The difference, McConnell says, is a Republican occupies the White House.