Collins, Gideon confirm 1st debate in Senate race, but spar over more meetings
House Speaker Sara Gideon reiterated to reporters on Friday that she wants to face off with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins five times ahead of their high-profile November race.
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Coronavirus aid talks on brink of collapse as both sides remain ‘very far apart’
A marathon meeting in the Capitol on Thursday generated lots of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tests positive ahead of Trump visit
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested positive Thursday for the coronavirus just ahead of a planned meeting with President Donald Trump
Susan Collins wrote exception that let hotel chains get coronavirus aid
One beneficiary was the client of a former aide to Sen. Susan Collins who was among many lobbying her to create this special exception.
NY attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA
The move comes amid allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.
Maine goes into austerity mode as coronavirus takes steep budget toll
This is just the beginning as the Mills administration readies an interim cost reduction package amid a forecast $1 billion shortfall over the next two years.
Progressives say primary wins latest sign of momentum shift
A renewed focus on racial and economic justice has given progressive Democrats new momentum after rough patches this year.
Coronavirus upends Trump and Biden convention plans
The pandemic is proving to be a tougher obstacle, denying both candidates crucial opportunities to connect with supporters in the final stretch before the election.
Negotiators still deadlocked over next federal coronavirus aid package
A souring tone from both sides indicates that a long slog remains Thursday and beyond.
2nd effort to call Maine Legislature back fails amid squabble over session’s scope
Republicans polled their own members and largely refused to participate in the exercise, following the same playbook that they followed last month.
Janet Mills calls for sweeping spending cuts to offset pandemic losses
The reductions appear to be part of preparations to propose a reduction package to the Legislature.
Susan Collins joins group of GOP senators to back 2nd bailout for struggling airlines
A group of 16 Republican senators including Susan Collins of Maine endorsed giving more money to airlines to avoid layoffs right before the November election.
Janet Mills extends Maine’s state of emergency for 30 more days
The order now extends until Sept. 4 and with it, Maine stays with nearly every other state in the nation in maintaining states of emergency.
Joe Biden won’t go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Joe Biden campaign announces $280 million ad buy through fall
It’s nearly twice the amount Trump’s team has reserved.
Chasm grows between Trump and government coronavirus experts
The result: daily delivery of a mixed message to the public at a moment when coherence is most needed.
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