The State and Local Government Committee endorses the bill on a party-line vote after one lawmaker testifies about run-ins with a man now charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection at U.S. Capitol.
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Troy Jackson seeks transparency for online news sites trying to influence elections
The Allagash Democrat said sites that masquerade as news organizations ought to include a disclaimer so people know who paid to put them online.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
Among other legislation, the House has passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, to require employers to make reasonable accommodations for workers who are affected by pregnancy or childbirth.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House narrowly OKs $1.9 billion to bolster Capitol security after Jan. 6 riot
The bill passed on a vote of 213-212, and like the independent commission approved Wednesday, it faces an uncertain outcome in the evenly divided Senate.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Q&A: How would a consumer-owned utility work in Maine? Would I save money?
The proposal to create a consumer-owned electrical utility in Maine raises complex questions that aren’t easily answered.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Dozens testify on both sides of bill to create consumer-owned utility in Maine
Under the controversial proposal, regulators would direct a buyout of Central Maine Power and Versant Power’s infrastructure to create a nonprofit utility serving roughly 800,000 customers.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Legislature rejects bill to make Election Day a state holiday
But a bill to boost pay for school support staff to $16 an hour advances in what was likely lawmakers’ last meeting at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
U.S. House votes to create a panel to probe Jan. 6 insurrection
The measure, which received 35 Republican votes, faces an uncertain future in the Senate as Republicans increasingly line up against the bipartisan investigation.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
FBI probing federal contractor’s donations to Sen. Collins’ campaign
The FBI alleges contributions totaling close to $195,000 were made illegally to Susan Collins’ 2020 re-election campaign and a super PAC that supported her.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Divided tax committee endorses surcharge bill for high-wage earners in Maine
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted 6-5 Tuesday to advance a bill that would tack a 3% surcharge on taxable income over $200,000.