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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Rallies, moments of silence mark year since George Floyd’s death
Floyd's death was captured by a bystander on a wrenching video that galvanized the racial justice movement and continues to ripple a year later.
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PublishedMay 25, 2021
Lawmakers may limit use of facial recognition software by police in Maine
A bill sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would limit police use of facial recognition technology to investigations of only the most serious crimes.
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PublishedApril 15, 2021
Immigrants in Maine could regain access to health care benefits
Legislation sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland would roll back a 2011 change that prohibited non-citizens from receiving state Medicaid benefits.
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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Defense expert blames George Floyd’s death on heart trouble
The testimony contradicts prosecution experts who said the Black man succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down by then-police Officer Derek Chauvin.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
Defense expert says Minneapolis officer was justified in pinning down George Floyd
A former Santa Rosa, California, police officer also appeared to endorse what prosecution witnesses have said is a common misconception: that if someone can talk, he or she can breathe.
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PublishedApril 7, 2021
Target pledges to spend $2 billion on products, services from Black-owned businesses
Target said it will also step up partnerships with other Black-owned companies in areas such as marketing, construction and facilities management.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts
The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2021
Derek Chauvin’s attorney asks for continuance and change of venue in George Floyd case
The attorney for Derek Chauvin said he was 'gravely concerned' the $27 million civil settlement announced last week between the city of Minneapolis and the Floyd family has tainted the jury pool.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2021
Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now
A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances, pivots to investing in communities
A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year.
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