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Supreme Court blocks citizenship question on 2020 Census
President Trump criticizes the ruling and says he’ll try to delay the constitutionally mandated count.
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Federal judges can’t stop partisan gerrymandering, Supreme Court rules
They ‘have no license to reallocate political power between the two major political parties,’ Chief Justice John Roberts says in a landmark 5-4 decision joined by the court’s other conservatives.
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House panel authorizes subpoena for Kellyanne Conway after no-show
Conway failed to show for a hearing on a government watchdog’s findings that she broke the law dozens of times.
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‘People’s veto’ campaigns target new Maine abortion and vaccination laws
The groups behind the campaigns want voters to decide on laws that require insurers to cover abortion and that eliminate broad exemptions for childhood vaccinations.
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Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020
NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily’s List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
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First lady’s communications director named new White House press secretary
Stephanie Grisham will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.
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Gov. Mills signs bill to reform campaign signature gathering
The new law requires groups to provide the state a list of individuals paid to circulate petitions, and report the ‘method’ of compensation.
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Gov. Mills signs 4 bills to reduce medication prices, including buying from Canada
One new law – subject to federal approval – would let Maine act as a wholesaler to import prescription drugs from Canada.
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House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins
The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.