If the former vice president decides to run, it would be his third bid for the presidency.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Vulnerable Mainers pin hopes on bill to tighten vaccination standards
Banning all non-medical exemptions to vaccinations for measles, pertussis and other infectious diseases would improve protection for Mainers – especially those with compromised immune systems.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
In Democrats’ ‘Medicare for All’ battle cry, Republicans see 2020 weapon
Republican strategists say the proposals give them an opening to use health care as a campaign issue.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lawmakers dump vintage flag design, but Maine still may have a new look for its bicentennial
The State and Local Government Committee endorses a measure that would direct Secretary of State Matt Dunlap to design a flag for the state’s bicentennial in 2020.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Bill to exclude non-citizens sparks State House debate over voting rights
A Republican lawmaker wants a constitutional amendment to allow only citizens to cast ballots in state and local elections – something state law already does.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Maine’s Rep. Jared Golden clashes with House Republican leader
Maine’s 2nd District congressman argues campaign finance with Kevin McCarthy on the House floor.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats choose Milwaukee for 2020 nominating convention
President Trump carried Wisconsin by less than 25,000 votes in 2016.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Trump expected to seek billions for border wall in new budget
The $8.6 billion request would more than double his ‘national emergency’ funds.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Racism in Lewiston is real, former mayoral candidate says
Speaking at a community forum one day after Mayor Shane Bouchard resigned, Ben Chin says he will not seek the office this fall.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Money questions nag Joe Biden as he weighs 2020 run
Meanwhile, his allies across the country feel an increasing sense of urgency for the Democratic heavyweight to declare his intentions.