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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Failed New Mexico Republican candidate is a danger, prosecutors argue
Solomon Peña, who is charged with directing shootings at the homes of Democratic elected officials, should be held without bond, prosecutors say.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Religion and Values
Bishop Deeley calls proposal to allow abortions late in pregnancy ‘beyond troubling’
While the leader of Maine’s Catholics is vocal in his opposition to Gov. Mills’ bill, other religious leaders are divided.
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White House defends its delayed, limited disclosure about documents
The discovery complicates a federal probe into former President Donald Trump and is a political headache for President Biden.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills to introduce legislation to expand access to abortion throughout pregnancy
One of four bills to be introduced would allow abortion at any point in a pregnancy with the approval of a qualified medical professional.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican action on mail ballot timelines angers military families
Ohio’s tightened window for receiving mailed ballots is likely to affect just several hundred of the thousands of military and overseas ballots received in any election. Critics say any number is too great.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House Republicans demands visitor logs in Biden classified docs case
While the U.S. Secret Service provides security at the president’s private residence, it does not maintain visitor logs, an agency spokesman says.
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Republican lawmakers say they ‘won’t budge’ on spending cuts in debt limit negotiations
Republicans renewed demands for cuts, and Democrats insisted the government be allowed to honor commitments made by previous Congresses.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers will appeal court ruling denying access to child protection records
The Government Oversight Committee voted to appeal a court ruling that lawmakers are prohibited from viewing confidential child protection records.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills’ budget calls for massive investment in roads, bridges
The $400 million allocated for transportation projects would help unlock an estimated $1 billion in federal infrastructure spending, state officials say.