Maine’s 2nd District congressman says it would be ‘more expensive to do nothing’ because removing lead paint everywhere would lead to big savings in health care and education.
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Vaccine bill passed by lawmakers likely headed for statewide vote
Opponents of the new requirement for school-age immunizations submit more than enough valid signatures to challenge the law on the March ballot.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Jimmy Carter says he couldn’t have managed presidency at 80
The 94-year-old former president didn’t mention any of the presidential hopefuls by name, but two leading 2020 candidates are nearing 80.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Lewandowski, House Democrats spar at impeachment hearing
Democrats’ first impeachment hearing quickly turned hostile as their sole witness, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, stonewalled many of their questions.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Outside group spends big on media blitz to support Sen. Collins’ campaign
The campaign by 1820 PAC is the latest effort by independent groups – many funded by secretive ‘dark money’ – to flood Maine with ads in the 2020 U.S. Senate race.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Eric Brakey takes aim at Golden’s 2nd District congressional seat
A Republican hopeful from Auburn formally declares his intention to win a U.S. House seat so he can take on what he views as an overreaching federal government.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
House Judiciary Committee to hold 1st hearing in impeachment inquiry
Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is scheduled to testify and is expected to fiercely defend the president.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Activists vow to keep fighting for clean elections referendum in Portland
The City Council, citing the city attorney’s advice, says the proposal to publicly finance municipal campaigns would have to go to a charter commission before going to voters.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Paul LePage’s former press secretary eyes 2nd District U.S. House seat
Adrienne Bennett, who sounds like a sure-fire candidate, said Tuesday she’s made a decision about whether to jump into a GOP primary for the seat and will announce soon.
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Trump rallies backers in New Mexico in bid to turn state red
The president’s visit is the first stop on a three-day swing that will also take him to California for fundraisers expected to raise more than $15 million.