The end date for lawmakers to wrap up work was supposed to be June 21. That has now been extended beyond the July 4 holiday this week.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Biden offers new student debt relief plan, lashes out at Republicans after Supreme Court ruling
Speaking to reporters at the White House, President Biden said borrowers now angry about the court’s decision should blame Republicans.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn’t want to make wedding websites for gay couples
The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith, saying that she can refuse to design websites for same-sex weddings despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and race, gender.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills vetoes bill that would extend more federal laws and benefits to Maine tribes
Supporters of the bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate, are trying to shore up support to overturn the veto.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Families, business owners weigh implications of paid family leave, now likely to become Maine law
Patty Kidder said her family went bankrupt in the 1990s, and that it wouldn’t have happened if they had had access to paid leave. Other Mainers have different reactions.
Posted inMaine, Politics
How will Maine’s paid family leave affect me and my employer?
Gov. Janet Mills has said she will sign the law, which would be fully implemented by 2026.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
In affirmative action and student loan cases, advocates fear losses for racial equality
If student loan forgiveness and affirmative action are both struck down by the Supreme Court, it could send an ominous signal to millions of Americans that conservative critics have succeeded in erecting more roadblocks to racial equality in America.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills: I will sign paid family leave into law
With the governor pledging her support, Maine will become the 13th state to have a mandatory paid family and medical leave program.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Budget deal would replace popular senior property tax program
The property tax stabilization program would end and 2 existing programs would be expanded to provide more targeted relief to lower-income seniors under a proposal passed by a legislative committee.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills says she’ll sign budget deal that includes money for paid family leave, child care
The governor’s support ensures that Maine will become the 13th state to implement mandatory paid leave to workers who need time off to care for family members or themselves.