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Divided U.S. House committee backs pot decriminalization

by MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press November 20, 2019November 21, 2019

The future of the bill is uncertain, with a Republican on the committee saying, ‘It’s going nowhere.’

Nation & World, News, Politics

Bloomberg spending millions to register voters in swing states

by STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press November 20, 2019November 21, 2019

Michael Bloomberg’s voter registration drive is designed to weaken President Trump’s re-election chances in 5 states.

Nation & World, Politics

Seven key questions to consider heading into tonight’s Democratic debate

by STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press November 20, 2019September 14, 2020

Ten candidates seeking the party’s presidential nomination will again take the stage Wednesday.

Nation & World, Politics

Ambassador links Trump, Pence, others to pressure campaign on Ukraine

by Aaron C. Davis, Rachael Bade and Matt Zapotosky The Washington Post November 20, 2019November 21, 2019

The testimony by Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union and a longtime Republican donor, is the most damaging yet for the president in Congress’ impeachment inquiry.

Maine, News, Politics

Mills administration names new head of Land Use Planning Commission

by Kevin Miller November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

The commission acts as the permitting and regulatory agency for roughly half of Maine’s total acreage.

Business, Health, Maine, News, Politics

Maine’s congressional delegation criticizes Trump for reversal on flavored vapes

by Joe Lawlor November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

All four members of Congress from Maine voiced support for restrictions that would ban or discourage the sale and use of flavored vaping products or other e-cigarettes, especially for teenagers.

Maine, News, Politics

Bruce Poliquin fighting to stop spread of ranked-choice voting

by Steve Collins November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

The two-term former Republican lawmaker from Maine’s 2nd District lost his seat in nation’s first federal ranked race.

Local Elections, Maine, News

Portland council decides to ask voters whether to expand ranked-choice voting in city elections

by Randy Billings November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

The effort to expand ranked-choice voting to all city elections was initially led by Fair Elections Portland, but the group failed to gather enough signatures to put it on the ballot.