The 10 candidates in Thursday night’s debate show deep differences among the Democrats.
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With Mills’ signature, Maine finally has rules for recreational marijuana market
Maine’s adult-use marijuana industry will have the strictest residency rules in the nation.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
House passes border aid bill backed by Senate and Trump administration
The emergency legislation is expected to ease a cash crunch at federal agencies that care for migrants who have flocked over the border in huge numbers seeking asylum.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Zuckerberg invites regulators to help Facebook protect elections
In a discussion at Harvard Law School, the Facebook CEO invited regulators to set industrywide privacy standards and take a harder line with foreign interference in elections.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
McConnell rejects Democrats’ demands to change $4.6 billion border bill
Democratic demands include more protections for the children, such as setting medical and hygiene standards at facilities, and a requirement that any death of a minor be reported within 24 hours.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Democrats rail against economy-for-the-rich in campaign’s opening debate
The crowded field of candidates gets national exposure Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Mills signs 3 bills to boost renewable energy in Maine
The new laws, effective in September, will reduce emissions and boost solar incentives.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins recognized for excellence in public service
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was recognized by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University for Excellence in Public Service.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
How a crime bill meant to boost Democrats now divides the party
As a senator, Joe Biden helped win passage of the law that many, including President Trump, now consider too tough.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
‘People’s veto’ campaigns target new Maine abortion and vaccination laws
The groups behind the campaigns want voters to decide on laws that require insurers to cover abortion and that eliminate broad exemptions for childhood vaccinations.