The state has a lot of federal workers, and a lot of retirees and veterans who collect benefits. The biggest worry, though, seems to be in the unknown. The U.S. has never defaulted on its debts.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Officers describe chaos, fear on Jan. 6 as judge weighs prison time for Oath Keepers founder
A judge hears victim impact statements a day before he’s expected to deliver the first Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy sentences to Stewart Rhodes and an associate convicted of plotting to block the transfer of presidential power.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers consider bill to remove criminal statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse
The measure would remove time limits to prosecute childhood sexual abuse cases, but wouldn’t apply retroactively. Opponents say the proposal interferes with important safeguards for the accused.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Politics
Amanda Gorman’s poem for Biden’s inauguration banned by Florida school
While book bans are not new, they are happening much more frequently, especially in Florida – where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has championed policies that allow the censorship of books.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court can do more on ethics, but offers no specifics
The chief justice’s remarks follow a series of stories that have detailed lavish trips and other gifts provided to Justice Clarence Thomas by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
McCarthy says debt ceiling standoff ‘not my fault,’ as White House warns of economic risks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that ‘it seems almost certain’ that the United States would not make it past early June without defaulting.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Jimmy Carter, 3 months into hospice, is aware of tributes, enjoying ice cream
Jimmy Carter’s grandson says the former president remains in good spirits 3 months after entering end-of-life care at home.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers back bill to allow 16- and 17-year-olds access to gender-affirming care without parents’ consent
The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries
The bill initially sought to ban minors from attending drag performances, which were defined as shows that tended to ‘excite lustful thoughts.’
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid on Twitter Spaces with Musk, sources say
While it is common for campaigns to publicize their announcements on social media, it is far more unusual – and perhaps unprecedented – to hold a campaign announcement in a live social media forum.