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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Justice Department watchdog launches probe into Trump’s seizures of Democrats’ data
Phone information from two members of the House Intelligence Committee and others was obtained by the former administration as it aggressively investigated leaks, sources say.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Commission finds no grounds to investigate conflict of interest complaint
After a closed-door session Friday, the Maine ethics commission voted 5-0 not to pursue an investigation into a complaint against a state lawmaker.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Fox News wants ‘blank check’ to broadcast lies, Dominion voting company tells judge
The broadcaster cites broad First Amendment protections, but the company says Fox relied on and amplified irresponsible sources intent on spreading lies about the election.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Leak of billionaires’ tax data draws Republican outcry over privacy
A senior IRS official said Thursday that a federal criminal investigation into the leak has been requested.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill to close Long Creek youth prison receives preliminary approval
The Maine Department of Corrections would have to develop a plan to close Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland by June 30, 2023.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bipartisan group of senators crafts $1 trillion infrastructure plan
Such a package would be more than the previous Republican-only effort, but still short of the $1.7 trillion over 8 years President Biden is seeking.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Bill to allow online voter registration nears final approval
The Senate supported the measure on a 22-12 party-line vote, with Republicans in opposition, a day after it won preliminary approval in the House.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Polls find U.S. image around the world has rebounded since Biden took office
The Pew Research Center surveys show majorities of the citizens across the countries — more than 6 in 10 in each — express confidence in Biden to “do the right thing” in world affairs.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
In closed-door session, state ethics commission will hear complaint of lawmaker’s conflict
The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Campaign Finances will meet in an executive session Friday to consider a conflict of interest complaint against a member of the Legislature.