The move suggests the House Democrats are interested in knowing whether the banks’ financial arrangements could translate into political leverage.
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Panel endorses bill to require lead testing for children
If enacted, the proposal would require testing of all 1- and 2-year-olds in Maine to detect lead poisoning early in a child’s development.
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Lawmakers hear proposals aimed at easing tax bite on Maine homeowners
The bills that went before the Taxation Committee would all increase the amount of property value exempt from local taxes, but some would apply only to older residents.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Statewide ban on foam food and beverage containers moves forward
The House and Senate have given preliminary approval to a bill to prohibit most restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses from using foam food and beverage containers.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump says Russia probe ‘con job,’ as fuller report looms
An edited version of the special counsel’s report on Russian election interference is expected to be released publicly on Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
‘Need to Impeach’ national tour coming to Portland
While Democratic leaders have distanced themselves, billionaire Tom Steyer is trying to keep pressure on elected officials in both parties, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine’s tax burden and call for spending restraint.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
‘It has to stop’: Omar says Trump encourages violence, hate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump over a retweeted video that purports to show Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar being dismissive of the 2001 terror attacks
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
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Lawmakers consider bills to reinstate asylum seekers’ access to welfare benefits
Welfare reforms pushed by former Gov. Paul LePage and the Republican-controlled Legislature eight years ago eliminated access to some assistance programs for non-citizens.