Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Fate of bill to require greenhouse gas study of CMP project in question

by Kevin Miller May 23, 2019May 23, 2019

Although the bill received initial approval, it will need more lawmakers on final passage to impact the regulatory review of CMP’s controversial transmission line proposal.

Maine, News, Politics

Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions

by Scott Thistle May 23, 2019May 24, 2019

The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics

‘Red flag’ gun bill gets narrow support from key legislative committee

by Scott Thistle May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

The proposal would let police temporarily take firearms from people deemed by a judge to be a threat to themselves or others.

Maine, News, Politics

Panel hears arguments on conflicting bills to direct immigration enforcement in Maine

by Scott Thistle May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

One would push police to work more closely with federal authorities, while the other would prohibit them from enforcing federal immigration law.

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Trump abruptly ends meeting with Democrats after Pelosi says he’s ‘engaged in a coverup’

by John Wagner, Rachael Bade and Mike DeBonis May 22, 2019May 22, 2019

The president and Democratic leaders were to discuss a $2 billion infrastructure plan but, alluding to Pelosi’s remarks, Trump said he couldn’t work ‘under these circumstances.’

Maine, News, Politics

Bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions is closer to passage

by Scott Thistle May 21, 2019May 22, 2019

The bill, which has the support of Gov. Janet Mills but still faces votes in the Senate, comes at a time when other states are restricting access to abortion.