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Local & State, News

Government and union officials plead for financial aid for local governments

by Scott Thistle May 12, 2020May 13, 2020

Municipalities and states face billions of dollars in revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education

As coronavirus upends political campaigns, it also emerges as an issue

by Rachel Ohm April 26, 2020September 14, 2020

Voters are paying attention to the government’s response to the pandemic, which has already divided candidates and been the subject of political attacks.

Local & State, News, Politics

Gideon leads Collins in fundraising for Senate race after $7.1 million haul in first quarter

by Rachel Ohm April 15, 2020April 17, 2020

The Democrat, Maine’s House speaker, has raised $14.8 million overall and leads Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has raised $13.2 million.

Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics

It’s unlikely Mainers will be casting ballots until at least July

by Steve Collins April 8, 2020April 9, 2020

Voting on everything from school budgets to congressional primaries unlikely to occur before July 14.

Local & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized

Gideon decries corporate money in politics while taking PAC donations that include it

by Rachel Ohm February 27, 2020February 28, 2020

The Democratic Senate candidate refuses to accept corporate PAC donations, but has taken funds from leadership groups that have corporate donors.

Local & State, News, Politics

Crowd at committee hearing supports bill to cap insulin costs in Maine

by Scott Thistle February 25, 2020February 26, 2020

The proposal to limit out-of-pocket spending for insulin was among a package of health care cost-control and pricing transparency measures that drew dozens to a public hearing at the State House.

Local & State, News, Politics

Colby College poll shows Collins, Gideon tied in hypothetical match-up

by Eric Russell February 18, 2020February 19, 2020

The survey, conducted Feb. 10-13, is the first public poll of the 2020 U.S. Senate race.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine bill would replace federal funds lost in abortion ‘gag rule’ dispute

by Scott Thistle February 13, 2020February 14, 2020

The proposal would provide about $3 million for Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning, which lost federal Title X funding when they refused to accept restrictions on discussing abortion with their clients.