Three bills before the Maine Legislature would prevent companies like Hydro-Quebec from spending money to influence statewide ballot questions, including one in November on a controversial power line.
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China, North Korea loom as 2 U.S. Cabinet officials head to Asia
The trip by the secretary of state and the defense secretary is intended to restore ties with Tokyo and Seoul after four years of strain under Donald Trump.
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Pelosi pledges swift work on major infrastructure package
Democrats face tough battles ahead in winning Republican endorsement of the administration plan.
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Dr. Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Polls have shown Republicans joining Black people and other groups in expressing greater skepticism than others about the safety of the vaccine.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House agreed to the Senate amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act, which will spend $1.9 trillion on various measures, many of them related to COVID-19.
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How Cuomo investigation, possible impeachment could play out
The scope of the inquiry might go beyond his conduct with women.
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Maine tribe seeks support for bill that would allow casino
The bill would allow Houlton Band of Maliseet to negotiate with the federal government to open a casino in Aroostook County.
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Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand join calls for Cuomo to resign
Facing a wave of sexual harassment allegations, the embattled New York governor insists he will not step down.
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As GOP makes it harder to vote, few Republicans dissent
Republican lawmakers are pushing a wave of legislation through statehouses across the nation to make voting more difficult.
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In late-night deal, lawmakers agree on budget bill providing tax relief to Maine businesses
An agreement to add $8 million to the state’s rainy day fund and study the impact of extending tax cuts on income from exporting products tied to intellectual assets helped shore up Republican support in the House.