The move by Brattleboro comes after the Legislature overrides a veto by Gov. Phil Scott.
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Posted inNew England, Politics
Rivalry between Trump and DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events
The Florida governor has tried to gain ground by questioning the former president’s continued hold on the national Republican party.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate nixes MaineCare coverage for noncitizens
Senators rejected the bill with no debate or roll call vote, despite approval in the House of Representatives on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward
The Senate’s approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate blocks background checks for private gun sales
The 21-13 vote effectively kills the bill, which passed the House by 1 vote on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
House and Senate endorse Mills’ abortion expansion bill, passage is likely
The House voted 73-69 to enact the bill after a contentious debate, sending the measure to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to the governor’s desk for her signature.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court rejects redistricting effort that would have radically changed federal elections
Vice President Kamala Harris said the decision ‘preserves state courts’ critical role in safeguarding elections.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills vetoes bill to attract offshore wind development, citing labor requirements
The bill originated from the governor’s office but was amended on the Senate floor this month to include a requirement that future projects include bargaining argreements, something she opposes.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power
The current map has white majorities in 5 of 6 districts, all currently held by Republicans, despite Black people accounting for one-third of the state’s population.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024
For more than a year, there has been a legal battle over the Republican-drawn political boundaries.