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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Reversing Trump, Biden redeploys U.S. troops to Somalia to counter extremists
It’s a reminder that the U.S. remains engaged in the long fight against Islamic extremists around the world even if the effort has been eclipsed by the war in Ukraine and other matters.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics
Maine clarifies marijuana rules to help medical users
Lawmakers unanimously approved a bill that supporters say cuts down on the need for interpretation of some rules.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills says ‘Maine won’t go back’ to LePage years
At the Democratic State Convention in Bangor, she contrasts her record with that of her Republican challenger.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Democrats approve platform defending abortion access, LGBTQ rights
The two-day convention began Friday in Bangor and culminates Saturday with a speech by Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House subpoenas its own, a grave new norm after Jan. 6 attack
While the summons for Leader Kevin McCarthy and 4 other Republican lawmakers was not wholly unexpected, it amplified concerns over the new norm-setting in Congress.
Posted inNews, Politics
Madison Cawthorn tries to survive primary as slip-ups mount
A series of unforced political and personal errors by Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn has attracted the attention of big-name Republicans.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Democrats push back on state senator’s critique about outreach to rural voters
Sen. Chloe Maxmin’s new book, ‘Dirt Road Revival,’ says Democrats in Maine and nationally have lost touch with rural voters, something party officials here say is not true.
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Rand Paul stalls quick Senate approval of $40 billion Ukraine package
The plan has been approved overwhelmingly by the House and has strong bipartisan support in the Senate, and passage soon still seems certain despite the delay.
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After targeted protests, Republican senators say home addresses should not be public
The proposed legislation comes after U.S. Supreme Court justices faced protests at their homes this week.