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Senate votes down four gun control proposals in wake of Orlando shootings

by Karoun Demirjian The Washington Post June 20, 2016December 27, 2019

Democrats accuse their opponents of giving in to the NRA, while Republicans point to the opposing party’s ‘partisan agenda.’

Nation & World

Angus King proposes ‘retro’ way to protect energy grid from cyber attacks

by The Associated Press June 8, 2016

The Maine senator’s bill would explore methods of replacing computer-based technologies with manual systems that act as safeguards against hackers.

Maine, News, Politics

Sen. Angus King proposes fee on prescription opioids to fund treatment programs

by Joe Lawlor May 24, 2016December 6, 2016

Maine’s independent senator is co-sponsoring a bill that would pay for programs to fight the opioid epidemic by adding a 1-cent fee on each milligram of active opioid ingredients in prescription painkillers.

Maine, News

Park Service chief hears emotional, divided views on North Woods national monument

by Kevin Miller May 16, 2016December 27, 2019

About 1,000 Maine residents and local officials attend two meetings, with testimony split between those who think it will hurt the region’s forest products industry and others who think it will pump new life into a lackluster economy.

Maine, News, Politics

LePage suggests King is acting in support of national park near Katahdin

by staff reports By staff reports May 12, 2016May 13, 2016

The governor and U.S. senator clash over whether inviting the park service chief to the state to hear from the public is ‘ignoring the will of Mainers.’