Supporters say Sen. Susan Deschambault’s bill would promote transparency, but critics raise concerns about how much it would cost and whether it could lead to invasion of privacy.
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Maine group sues Trump administration over ‘gag rule’ for family planning clinics
Health advocates have said the rule will limit access to safe abortions in Maine and nationwide.
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Sarah Sanders lashes out at Repubican senators who may vote against Trump on national emergency
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has acknowledged the measure is likely to pass — which would be an embarrassment for Trump.
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U.S. posts largest trade deficit in nation’s history
Recent research suggests President Trump’s use of tariffs may actually be worsening the imbalance.
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Legislation targets Maine’s chronic waiting list for Meals on Wheels
The largely federally funded program provides healthy food and human connections that help prevent more costly hospital and nursing home stays.
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‘Go grab that record’: How Trump’s high school records were hidden
Former officials recall a scramble set off in 2011 when wealthy Trump supporters put pressure on them to give them Trump’s transcripts.
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Collins opposing Trump judicial nominee who argued against Affordable Care Act
The Maine Republican says she couldn’t support the nomination of Chad Readler to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals because he chose not to defend the ACA in a court case.
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Coalition calls for state to borrow $95 million to get conservation ‘back on track’
Legislative approval and a referendum would be needed to borrow the money, which would be allocated under the Land for Maine’s Future program.
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Family migration, already at record levels, rocketed to new high in February
U.S. authorities detained 76,103 people at the border last month. They expect the numbers to go even higher.
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T-Mobile execs spent $195,000 at Trump hotel after announcing Sprint merger
The merger is now being considered by the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission.