States newly controlled by Democrats push on efforts to fend off climate change with lofty emissions targets, renewable power goals, energy efficiency programs.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Nearing end of his tenure, Rosenstein hits back at critics
In remarks to a lawyers group, the deputy attorney general takes swipes at former FBI Director James Comey, lawmakers, political pundits and the media.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump tells NRA he’s withdrawing from arms trade treaty
The U.N. accord regulates the multibillion-dollar global arms trade in conventional weapons, from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Federal judge blocks ‘gag rule’ on abortion referrals for family planning clinics
An abortion provider in Maine is one of several across the country challenging the rule in court.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills administration ends ‘ineffective policy’ of putting photos on food stamp cards
The policy established under Gov. Paul LePage encouraged participants to have their photos on their benefit cards.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Without opposition, legalized sports gambling in Maine looks like a good bet
A U.S. Supreme Court decision lifted a federal prohibition on sports betting, opening up a race among states to get into the action.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump tells National Rifle Association he’s withdrawing from arms trade treaty
The U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates international trade in conventional weapons, was signed by President Obama but never ratified by Congress.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine OKs end to shaming of students who can’t pay for meals
The Legislature passes a bill to require that students in school are fed whether or not they are able to pay.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill to restore welfare benefits for non-citizens advances
Several measures pending in the Legislature would reverse policy decisions affecting welfare recipients made by the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage.