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Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean and what’s next?
Here’s a look at what’s ahead if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.
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Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Maine, News
Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights
Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won’t happen.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds cash, $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say
The latest indictment is unrelated to the earlier charges that alleged he accepted lavish gifts to pressure government officials on behalf of a Florida doctor.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden to deliver democracy speech and pay tribute to John McCain in Arizona next week
The issue of preserving democracy is expected to be a key theme in Biden’s reelection campaign.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Western Maine lawmaker leaps into congressional race
Mike Soboleski is the second Republican to challenge Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd District seat.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Trump says he always had autoworkers’ backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise
In a recent campaign video addressed to autoworkers, former President Donald Trump encouraged them not to pay union dues and claimed union leaders have ‘got some deals going for themselves.’
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Zelensky makes case to Congress for more war aid as support wavers in House
The Ukrainian president arrived at the Capitol to talk privately with Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate as the world is watching Western support for Kyiv.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, Politics
Rupert Murdoch, whose creation of Fox News made him a force in American politics, is stepping down
His son, Lachlan, will become News Corp. chairman and continue as chief executive officer of Fox Corp.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
No Labels push in closely divided Arizona fuels Democratic anxiety about Biden spoiler
While it hasn’t committed to running candidates for president and vice president, No Labels has already secured ballot access in Arizona and 10 other states.