Jennifer Granholm has advocated embracing new wind and solar technologies. But her position caused tension with some Republicans who fear for the future of fossil fuels.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Golden co-chairs caucus of veterans in Congress
The Representative from Lewiston said the caucus crosses party lines in a bid to put patriotism and service ahead of partisanship.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers consider bill to prohibit prosecuting anyone younger than 12
The measure would also eliminate the minimum stay for youths committed to the state’s only youth detention center, and would commit no one younger than age 14.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Kevin McCarthy, Liz Cheney spar over Trump CPAC speech and his future in the party
Donald Trump is scheduled to make his first post-presidential appearance at the gathering of conservatives in Florida next weekend.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden’s choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress
Two Senate panels slated to take up the nomination of Neera Tanden, a policy expert who has been criticized for her past tweets that criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, postpone meetings.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine tribal rep seeks permanent voice on wildlife panel
Tribal Rep. Rena Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point proposes a permanent Wabanaki appointment to the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Advisory Council.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Secretary of State Bellows to testify before Congress on voter rights bill Thursday
She will describe Maine’s experiences with many of the provisions that Congress is considering making mandatory nationwide.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Democratic leaders pitch COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights
Lawmakers hold a public hearing on L.D. 1, which would waive all copayments for testing and vaccinations.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
‘We have been tested,’ Mills tells lawmakers in budget address
In a prerecorded address, Gov. Janet Mills praises Mainers for their perseverance during the pandemic and outlines the priorities of her 2-year budget proposal.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Interior nominee Deb Haaland vows ‘balance’ on energy, climate
If confirmed, the New Mexico congresswoman would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.