Abortion rights groups and other progressive organizations strongly opposed Wendy Vitter’s nomination to serve on the federal bench in Louisiana, but the President Trump’s nominee was approved on a 52-45 vote.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
South Portland emissions controversy inspires bill to require local notice
Two bills would require the Maine DEP to notify municipalities when any ‘notice of violation’ has been issued for emissions infractions and to require independent, third-party testing of emissions.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats’ bill calls for sweeping review of Maine’s mental health system
Several Democratic lawmakers want a task force to find fixes for a mental health system that has failed to deliver community services decades after major institutions closed.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine passes bill to hold hearings on citizen ballot initiatives
Republicans have raised concern about a lack of hearings for ballot questions in recent elections.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump’s congressional allies work to ease tariff pressure on farmers
Senators were working to craft a relief package for farmers and ranchers worth some $15 billion.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Senate reverses course, ends religious exemption for vaccines
The bill – expected to be signed by Gov. Mills – is one of the most controversial to move through the Legislature in recent years.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate
Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills amends budget to include 33 more caseworkers to protect vulnerable kids
The state’s system for protecting children has come under fire since two young girls died in 2017 and 2018.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine police say bill that would prohibit profiling goes too far
Law enforcement officials say profiling is unacceptable but object to the costs of a measure to mandate training and require police to collect data and investigate complaints.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Chairman’s departure leaves Maine PUC with vacancy at critical time
Mark Vannoy left as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission on May 3 and Gov. Mills has yet to nominate a replacement.