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Business, Maine, Politics

Defense spending bill could boost BIW, other Maine contractors

by Darcie Moore Times Record May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

The measure contains $5.1 billion for three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and now moves to the Senate floor.

Business, Maine, Politics

Lawmakers move to pass nation’s strictest internet privacy law

by J. Craig Anderson May 29, 2019May 30, 2019

The Maine House follows the Senate in supporting a bill that would prohibit internet service providers from selling customers’ data without their consent.

Maine, News, Politics

Bill signing makes Maine 17th state to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors

by Kevin Miller May 29, 2019December 27, 2019

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.

Nation / World, News, Politics

In first public remarks, Mueller says report does not exonerate Trump

by eric tucker, michael balsamo and chad day Associated Press May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

Special Counsel Robert Mueller says federal rules prevented his team from considering charges against a sitting president.

Nation / World, News, Politics

McConnell says he would fill a Supreme Court vacancy in 2020

by Reis Thebault The Washington Post May 29, 2019September 19, 2020

The difference, McConnell says, is a Republican occupies the White House.

Maine, News, Politics

Divided panel backs gun background checks for private sales

by Kevin Miller May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

While the 7-5 vote indicates the bill has an uncertain fate in the full Legislature, there is growing optimism about a compromise ‘red flag’ bill crafted by a bipartisan group.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine House passes ‘death with dignity’ bill by 4 votes

by Scott Thistle May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Tuesday’s vote marks initial approval of the measure, which would make Maine the 8th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

New law to make Maine first state with paid sick time that covers more than getting sick

by Scott Thistle May 28, 2019December 27, 2019

The law, effective Jan. 1, 2021, will require businesses with 10 or more employees to give their workers as much 40 hours of paid time yearly for illness or family emergencies.