But the groups also said they are willing to seek a compromise that could address the business community’s concerns.
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Debt ceiling talks grind on, but Republicans say there’s a ‘lack of urgency’ from White House
With time short to strike a deal, both sides are laboring to come up with a compromise that could be approved quickly by the Republican House and the Democratic Senate and be signed into law.
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Sen. Angus King talks citizenship, book-banning, TikTok with Readfield-area middle schoolers
The independent U.S. senator from Maine was the guest speaker for the “Acadia Team” at Maranacook Community Middle School for their topic on “Paths to America.”
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Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of ‘hostile’ laws
Florida is one of the most popular states in the U.S. for tourists, and tourism is one of its biggest industries.
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TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana’s first-in-nation ban on the video-sharing app
The lawsuit by TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, follows 1 filed last week by 5 content creators.
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Proposals to protect digital privacy draw opposition from tech companies, business groups
Lawmakers are considering bills to prevent the use or sale of a range of personal data. Opponents say Maine’s rules would be too burdensome on businesses.
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Lawmakers seek compromise on Maine paid family leave bill
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, will have a public hearing on Thursday.
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What it would mean for the global economy if the U.S. defaults on its debt
A default could shatter the $24 trillion market for Treasury debt, cause financial markets to freeze up and ignite an international crisis.
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With all the politics and maneuvering, how is life in Florida changing for its residents?
For many of those who live in Florida, recent months have brought some changes — many linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis
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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 Republican presidential bid
He enters the race with more cash on hand than any other presidential candidate in U.S. history, with $22 million left in his campaign bank account at the end of his 2022 campaign that he can transfer to his presidential coffers.