Citing 5 unnamed sources, the Huffington Post says the Freeport Democrat will make her announcement this month after the legislative session ends.
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Lawmakers change course on proposed workers’ comp reform
State Republican leaders who opposed moderate changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system now say they will support them.
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Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion
The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.
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Trump says he won’t fire Conway over Hatch Act violations
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.
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Democrat Betsy Sweet announces election challenge to Sen. Collins in 2020
The longtime State House lobbyist, who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018, is the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.
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Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales
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
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.
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Federal watchdog agency recommends removal of Kellyanne Conway from federal office
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
The legislation would have allowed towns to set their own policies regarding whether guns could be carried at public meetings or in polling locations.
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Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to influx of asylum seekers
All four members point to the need for comprehensive immigration reform.