The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
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House passes bill to ban Native American mascots in Maine public schools
The Democratic-controlled House voted 88-49 largely along party lines Tuesday to approved the legislation.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Proposal would require Maine students to learn about Holocaust
Maine lawmakers are considering a bill designed to require students to learn about the Holocaust
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Divided House passes bill to end most exemptions to school vaccine requirements
The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation’s lowest vaccination rates.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Democratic leaders stress more Trump probes, downplay impeachment
A House chairman subpoenas former White House Counsel Don McGahn, who was a vital witness for special counsel Robert Mueller.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
‘Red flag’ gun bill draws hours of emotional testimony
Supporters said police must be allowed to temporarily confiscate guns from dangerous people, but opponents decried it as a gun grab that would violate Mainers’ rights.
Posted inNew England, Politics
Seth Moulton, Massachusetts congressman, joins 2020 presidential race
The Democrat is now the third political figure from Massachusetts to enter the crowded field.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Bill to create panel for reviewing police shootings gains support
A legislative committee endorses a panel split evenly between law enforcement and outside members.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Herman Cain withdraws from consideration for Federal Reserve
Four Republican senators had refused to back the former Republican presidential candidate.
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Nothing wrong with help from Russians, Trump lawyer says
Giuliani says ‘nothing wrong’ with Trump campaign taking information from Russians