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Commission to consider raising Maine judges’ last-in-the-nation salaries

Judges’ relatively low pay will be the focus of study by a commission set up to review compensation for top state officers, including the governor.

by MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press October 1, 2019October 1, 2019

A Nevada Republican has learned that a remark even suggesting criticism of President Trump will draw a sharp response from party leaders.

by BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press September 30, 2019September 14, 2020

The White House contenders spent the weekend pleading for campaign cash ahead of Monday’s third-quarter fundraising deadline.

by THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press September 30, 2019

But Anne Montgomery, 74, finds herself becoming a more public person as the mother of the first openly gay man to run for president.

by Laurie Kellman Associated Press September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

The president’s personal lawyer was issued the subpoena Monday.

by LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

The Kentucky Republican told CNBC on Monday that the Senate rules require him to do so.

by Tom Hays Associated Press September 30, 2019October 1, 2019

Rep. Chris Collins of New York state was an early supporter of Donald Trump’s run for the White House.

The senator used to endure blistering criticism from leading Maine Republicans, including former Gov. Paul LePage, who is now singing her praises.

by LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press September 29, 2019December 27, 2019

Trump allies push denials and a conspiracy theory across the Sunday talk shows as Democrats get busy working out key arrangements.

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press September 29, 2019December 27, 2019

Democrats say they hope to finish the investigation in a matter of weeks – perhaps even before Thanksgiving.