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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s complicated history with abortion sets the stage for the next battle
Maine was a solidly anti-abortion state for most of its history, including when the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Challenge over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility as candidate fails
A group of voters filed a complaint with the Georgia secretary of state’s office saying that the congresswoman should be barred from running for reelection under a provision of the 14th Amendment having to do with insurrection.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Man who stormed U.S. Capitol in caveman costume gets prison
The New York man had asked the judge for mercy, saying he was ashamed of his ‘contribution to the chaos of that day.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden taps 1st Black woman, LGBT White House press secretary
President Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery, a research group says.
Posted inCommunity, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Hartland residents to consider $1.5 million budget, needle exchange law at Town Meeting
Community to hold municipal elections from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and Town Meeting on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights, but Sen. Collins is already a no
Democrats do not have the necessary 60 votes to overcome a Republican filibuster and move ahead with the bill, which means the effort is certain to fail.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Democratic governors’ group reserves $5 million in TV ad time for Maine’s race
The Maine Republican Party previously announced nearly $4 million in TV ad bookings for the race.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills grows fundraising lead over LePage in governor’s race
Democratic incumbent Mills raised more than $2.7 million by April 26, while Republican LePage brought in $1.3 million by the same date.