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Politics

Published
March 13, 2022

Gov. Janet Mills considers options as pressure rises with gas and oil prices

The governor stands behind her proposal for tax refunds but says that she's 'eager to listen to any and all proposals' to help Mainers deal with the skyrocketing cost of fuel.
Published
March 13, 2022

Supreme Court nomination once again puts Susan Collins in spotlight

While not in a position to determine the outcome, the Maine senator is the most likely Republican vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first Black woman to serve on the court.
Published
March 11, 2022

Federal funding contains $1.6 million for ‘forever chemicals’ treatment system in Madison

The bill containing the funding has passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and is now awaiting President Joe Biden's signature.
Published
March 10, 2022

Senate gives final approval to $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine in huge budget bill

Democrats and Republicans have rallied behind sending aid to Ukraine, whose stubborn fight against brutal force has been inspirational for many voters.
Published
March 10, 2022

New Hampshire House votes on seceding from U.S.

The proposal was overwhelmingly rejected, but 13 lawmakers did vote in favor.

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Published
March 10, 2022

Gov. Mills files to qualify for November ballot

Mills' campaign announced the filing of nomination petitions in a news release Thursday, days after formally announcing her re-election bid.
Published
March 10, 2022

Lewiston woman seeks State House seat

If elected, Mana Abdi would be the first Somali-American to serve in the Legislature.
Published
March 10, 2022

Liz Caruso forces Bruce Poliquin into a Republican primary for Maine’s 2nd District seat

Rank-and-file Republicans will choose their standard bearer on June 14 to face Jared Golden in the fall.
Published
March 9, 2022

Bill to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates dies after Maine Senate votes it down

Proponents argued that vaccine safety and effectiveness is far from settled, but opponents said vulnerable people in group settings, like schools or hospitals, deserve to know every effort is being made to keep them safe.
Published
March 9, 2022

Maine Legislature advances election security, transparency bills

One bill was inspired by third party audits of the 2020 presidential election in Colorado and Arizona, where partisan actors sought to cast doubt on and overturn election results.