The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.
Maine politics
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Final push begins for ‘people’s veto’ referendums in Maine
Organizers who want to undo the Death With Dignity Act, restore religious exemptions for vaccines, and stop taxpayer funding for abortions through Medicaid are seeking petition signatures.
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Broadband advocates hope for another chance at state bonding
Supporters of public funding for high-speed internet are disappointed, but not deterred, by the failure of a $15 million bond this legislative session.
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Senate candidate Betsy Sweet endorsed by liberal group tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
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New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
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Maine’s adult-use marijuana industry will have the strictest residency rules in the nation
With Gov. Janet Mills’ signature, Maine finally has rules for recreational marijuana market.
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House Speaker Sara Gideon announces challenge to Sen. Collins
The Democrat from Freeport will face at least 2 other members of her party in the primary next June who want to take on the long-serving Republican.
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Mills expected to sign pot rules into law, put Maine on track for retail sales next year
Maine is poised to become the 8th state to approve recreational marijuana sales, which could begin next March.
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Gov. Mills tells Portland Chamber she has aimed for a bipartisan budget
The governor stresses the state’s economic and workforce development efforts.
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Maine Senate advances bill to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Thursday’s 19-16 vote to approve the measure followed a similarly close vote in the House this week.