The justices are sharply divided along ideological lines in arguments over a provision in Montana’s constitution that bars state aid to religious schools.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
High court to decide whether presidential electors are bound by popular vote
Advocates for the Supreme Court’s intervention say the issue needs urgent resolution in an era of intense political polarization and the prospect of a razor-thin margin in November.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills’ sports betting veto was the right call
Maine should be in no hurry to further expand gambling in the state.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine ACA insurer argues for reimbursements before U.S. Supreme Court
Community Health Options claims it is owed nearly $57 million for Affordable Care Act policies, and is the victim of a ‘massive bait-and-switch’ by the government.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Chief Justice Roberts seems to hold key to high-stakes gun-rights case
After the case went to the highest court, New York City amended its restrictions that prompted the lawsuit, even though they’d been upheld in lower courts.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Time to rethink system for defending Maine’s poor
Questions about cost and quality should lead lawmakers to consider starting a public defender system.
Posted inNation & World
Trump again asks Supreme Court to prevent disclosure of his financial records
On Friday, he sought to shield them from Congress, while on Thursday he asked that a Manhattan prosecutor be denied access.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Kavanaugh’s anniversary good reason to march
The Supreme Court justice’s confirmation was a breaking point between some Maine voters and Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Collins’ vote to confirm Kavanaugh represented best hope to preserve Roe
With the GOP poised to increase its Senate majority around the time of the vote, Kavanaugh’s rejection would have paved the way for a nominee more hostile to the right to choose.
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New York Times faces questions all around for Kavanaugh story
The newspaper’s allegation of a previously unreported accusation of sexual misconduct by the Supreme Court justice proves problematic.