Advocates say more people should be able to have convictions for low-level crimes such as marijuana possession sealed by the courts, but the proposals are opposed by Maine’s governor and others.
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Judge delays Trump’s hush money criminal trial for 30 days, citing last-minute evidence dump
Judge Juan Manuel Merchan agreed to postpone the trial, which had been slated to start on March 25, until mid-April.
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Russians are voting in an election that holds little suspense after Putin crushed dissent
The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent rights groups and given Putin full control of the political system.
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Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney
Attorney Nathan Wade’s role in the prosecution had come under fire since an attorney representing one of Trump’s co-defendants alleged in early January that Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis were involved in an inappropriate relationship.
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Committee endorses bill to support Maine state and federal workers during government shutdowns
The measure was introduced to help government employees pay bills if they are not getting paychecks during a shutdown.
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Trump-backed Senate candidate faces Republican worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
Bernie Moreno’s campaign has said that the Adult Friend Finder account was created by an intern as a ‘juvenile prank.’
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Prosecutors say they’re open to delaying Trump’s March 25 hush money trial for a month
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said in a court filing that it does not oppose adjourning the trial for 30 days, but it would fight a longer delay.
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Lawmakers hear overwhelming support for tax credit for Hadlock Field renovations
The proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson could provide up to $200,000 per year, or $2 million total, in tax credits for upgrades the team makes to the city-owned stadium.
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Judge rejects Trump bid to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
The judge told a Trump attorney that striking down an Espionage Act statute that underpins the bulk of the felony counts against Trump would be ‘quite an extraordinary step.’
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Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
The high-level warning comes as an increasing number of Democrats have pushed back against Israel and as President Biden has stepped up public pressure on Netanyahu’s government.