The governor let the 72-hour pause pass without her signature, saying she was ‘deeply conflicted.’ She vetoed a second bill that would have banned rapid-fire devices.
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Chants of ‘shame on you’ greet guests at White House correspondents’ dinner shadowed by war in Gaza
An evening normally devoted to presidents, journalists and comedians taking outrageous pokes at scandals and each other often seemed this year to illustrate the difficulty of putting aside the election and the troubles in the Middle East and elsewhere.
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Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail
The jokes are the latest attempt to crack the code on how to clap back at Trump, whose own insult comedy schtick has redrawn the boundaries of what is acceptable in modern politics.
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Trump is running against Joe Biden, yet keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
‘Biden is the worst president in the history of our country, worse than Jimmy Carter by a long shot,’ Trump said in a variation of a quip he has used throughout the 2024 campaign.
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In a historic legislative session, some big reforms for Maine still fell short
Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.
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Maine Republicans outline party’s priorities heading into 2024 elections
On the second day of the party’s convention, the GOP adopts a platform that takes positions on school curriculum, foreign policy and news coverage.
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South Dakota governor, potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be-released book, ‘No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.’
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From New York to Arizona: Inside the head-spinning week of Trump’s legal drama
The week began with a moment for the history books, with prosecutors for the first time presenting a jury with a criminal case against a former American president.
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Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions.
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Mills vetoes bill restructuring income tax brackets
The bill aimed to reduce the tax burden for middle-income residents while also raising taxes on the wealthy, but Gov. Janet Mills said it would not provide meaningful relief and could create challenges for state budgeting.