The 74-72 vote to advance Gov. Janet Mills’ bill to expand post-viability abortions came after a four-hour recess to count votes and consider a last-minute compromise.
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Fed Chair reinforces likelihood of more interest rate hikes due to persistently high inflation
The central bank has raised its benchmark rate aggressively since March 2022 in a push to slow the economy and reduce inflationary pressure.
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Maine House joins Senate to advance paid family leave bill
The bill faces additional votes in the Legislature and must overcome the hurdle of securing $25 million in start-up funding before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills.
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House Republicans push off Biden impeachment bid – for now – as ultraconservatives clamor for action
During Thursday’s overheated morning debate, the Republicans were admonished multiple times to tone down their remarks as they blistered Biden over his handling of the border.
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One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade, the White House keeps a spotlight on abortion
The capstone of the effort comes on Friday when President Biden will appear at a rally with abortion rights groups in Washington along with the first lady, the vice president, and her husband, Doug Emhoff.
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Maine Senate votes to ban flavored tobacco products
The bill sponsored by Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, would ban flavors such as mint, fruit, chocolate, menthol, vanilla and honey in all tobacco, including vaping products.
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In rowdy scene, House Republicans censure Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations
The California Democrat, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has long been a top Republican political target.
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Biden calling China’s leader a ‘dictator’ opens new rift just after Blinken’s tensions-easing trip
A senior administration official said it should come as ‘no surprise’ that Biden ‘speaks candidly about China and the differences that we have.’
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Equal Rights Amendment champion comes up short in final effort as Maine lawmaker
Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt has advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment for five decades, first at the national level and later in Maine.
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State lawmakers overwhelmingly support tribal bill opposed by Gov. Mills
The 100-47 House vote and 26-8 Senate vote show strong support among state lawmakers, including among some Republicans, who will be needed to overcome a possible veto from the governor.