The bill, which would have repealed the Maine law that allows the state to issue driver’s licenses that comply with the federal REAL ID Act, was defeated in the Senate Tuesday. It was rejected in the House last week.
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Portland-to-Auburn railway trail project advances in Legislature
The bill appears on track to be approved, but funding for the 26-mile, multiuse trail is a potential obstacle.
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Skowhegan election draws 4 candidates for select board
A longtime board member and three newcomers to town politics are running for two seats on the Board of Selectmen.
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Who will Maine Democrats run against Susan Collins?
The party in Maine and beyond is looking to Gov. Janet Mills to make a decision, while other top Democrats are jumping into the open governor’s race.
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‘Barnburner’ expected in Golden-LePage matchup in Maine’s 2nd District
While there is still time for other candidates to emerge, Rep. Jared Golden and former Gov. Paul LePage are on a collision course that could have national implications.
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Maine lawmakers want to examine how judges are disciplined. The judicial branch says it’s not their call.
The debate in the Legislature follows an ethics complaint against Maine Supreme Court Justice Catherine Connors that has yet to be resolved.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Judge blocks Trump’s orders to dismantle Education Department and fire employees
The ruling in 2 consolidated lawsuits — including one in which Maine joined 21 other states — says that Trump’s plan amounts to an illegal closure of the Education Department.
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Laurel Libby regains vote in Maine House, but must remain silent on House floor
The Auburn Republican’s emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court only requested that her voting rights, not her ability to speak, be restored while her lawsuit is pending.
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Maine PACs say campaign finance lawsuit is about free speech. The state says it’s about corruption
Magistrate Karen Wolf said she hopes to have a decision by July 15 on whether the state can continue enforcing limits on campaign contributions.
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Golden and Pingree blast Republican budget after narrow approval in House
The bill now goes to the Senate, where Maine’s Susan Collins and other Republicans have expressed concerns about Medicaid cuts and other proposals.