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Trump says he won’t fire Conway over Hatch Act violations

by John Wagner The Washington Post June 14, 2019June 14, 2019

The Office of Special Counsel recommended her removal from federal office, calling her a ‘repeat offender’ of the law, which bars federal employees from engaging in political activity in the course of their work.

Local & State, News, Politics

Democrat Betsy Sweet announces election challenge to Sen. Collins in 2020

by Scott Thistle June 13, 2019December 27, 2019

The longtime State House lobbyist, who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018, is the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales

by Scott Thistle June 13, 2019June 14, 2019

The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.

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Senate says ‘no’ to letting cities and towns levy their own sales taxes

by Scott Thistle June 13, 2019June 14, 2019

But the House votes later Thursday to narrow the bill to allow only a 1% tax on lodging, in hopes of attracting additional Senate votes.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Federal watchdog agency recommends removal of Kellyanne Conway from federal office

by Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Felicia Sonmez and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post June 13, 2019June 14, 2019

The Office of Special Counsel has submitted a report to President Trump saying that Conway has repeatedly violated the Hatch Act.

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Maine House rejects giving towns ‘local control’ over guns in polling places

by Kevin Miller June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

The legislation would have allowed towns to set their own policies regarding whether guns could be carried at public meetings or in polling locations.