The bills tackled Tuesday evening didn’t include Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed expansion, which would allow abortions after fetal viability if deemed necessary from a medical professional.
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Judge orders names of people who posted Rep. George Santos’ $500,000 bond revealed
The New York Republican was released on bail on May 10 after pleading not guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to Congress, but his suretors never appeared in open court to sign his bond.
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Trump lawyer faces discipline over plot to keep former president in power after 2020 election loss
Attorney John Eastman, a lead architect of some of former President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election, faces possible disbarment in disciplinary proceedings.
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Maine Senate follows House and approves bill protecting coverage of gender-affirming care
The Maine Senate approved the bill on Tuesday, following House approval on Friday.
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Trump faces questions about whether he’ll drag down Republican Party after indictments
Donald Trump’s path beyond the primary is perilous as he faces significant and growing questions about his ability to appeal to a broader, more moderate set of voters in a possible general election matchup against President Biden.
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Who gets a break? Clashing ideas on tax relief teed up for 2024 campaign
Democrats say the latest Republican plan would largely favor companies and better-off households while the GOP argues the proposed bill ‘is for working class families.’
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Bills passed by Maine lawmakers are piling up on ‘the table’ – and many will die there
Many bills passed by the Legislature but not included in the governor’s budget are sent to what’s known as the ‘special appropriations table,’ where they compete for limited funding and often die a quiet death.
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Mount Vernon residents approve budget above state tax levy limit
Residents at the three-hour meeting also approved funds to operate transfer station.
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South Carolina Republican Party sets date for first-in-the-South presidential primary
The move comes as both major parties make moves to solidify their voting calendars ahead of the 2024 nominating process.
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U.S., China remain at odds on many issues as Blinken finishes 1st day of Beijing meetings
Both sides said advancement on the issues that divide them remains a work in progress, while the Chinese foreign ministry said “the China-U.S. relationship is at the lowest point since its establishment.”