The House passed Rep. Jared Golden’s bill to automatically include Maine’s tribes in any new federal Indian laws, but it appears to have stalled in the Senate.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Outside money pouring into Maine’s race for governor
Spending by outside groups trying to influence Maine’s gubernatorial election has begun in earnest, with $1.4 million spent in the first two weeks of September and much more on the way.
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Posted inNew England, News, Politics
Florida flies migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
The move is likely to delight Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ supporters who deride Democrat-led, immigrant-friendly ‘sanctuary’ cities.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mainers attracted by Oath Keepers’ vision, repulsed by its extremism
A recently released list of the violent, anti-government group’s membership rolls dates to 2009, casting doubt on how many of the 215 Mainers who were listed remain active in the group.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
MyPillow executive Mike Lindell says FBI agents seized his cellphone
Lindell, a longtime Trump supporter, says agents questioned him about a Colorado county clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a ‘deceptive scheme’ to breach voting system technology used across the country.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Election denier Donald Bolduc wins Republican nomination in New Hampshire Senate race
Some Republicans question whether he can broaden his appeal beyond the party’s base in November enough to beat Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in a race that could help determine Senate control.
Posted inNew England, News, Politics
Close New Hampshire Senate primary tests direction of Republicans
Republicans are grappling with the possibility of again nominating a candidate who is popular with the party’s base but struggles to broaden support ahead of the November general election.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Candidates for governor set to meet on debate stage
Gov. Janet Mills, former Gov. Paul LePage and independent Sam Hunkler have committed to at least one joint debate, and there could be more.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
For first time, NRA declines to endorse Bruce Poliquin
The gun rights group opted not to back anyone in Maine’s 2nd District congressional race.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump’s PAC faces scrutiny as legal probes intensify
The Save America PAC is under new legal scrutiny after the Justice Department issued a round of grand jury subpoenas that sought information about the political action committee’s fundraising practices.