Susan Collins open to working with Democrats on replacing retiring high court justice
It puts Collins among the Republicans most likely to break ranks on this nomination.
NATIONAL POLITICS
CMP’s opponents are taking their fight against the utility to the Legislature
Legislative efforts that could pave a path toward a referendum on electric utilities’ business as a whole are continuing this year.
Holdout governments mean Maine could get less than it is entitled to in opioid settlement
Thirty-nine Maine entities have signed on as parties to the $26 billion settlement with Johnson & Johnson and opioid distributors for furthering the nation’s opioid epidemic.
The federal government is giving away free N95 masks. Here’s what you need to know.
N95 masks give the best protection against COVID-19 because they are better at filtering small particles and generally fit tighter to the face than cloth or surgical masks.
Jan. 6 panel investigates draft plan to seize 2020 ballots
“We are concerned that our military was part of this big lie on promoting that the election was false.”
Solving Maine’s child welfare system issues may be Legislature’s hardest problem
A recent report makes clear that more boards or regulatory regimes alone will not address problems flagged in Maine’s child welfare system.
Maine might switch to electronic vehicle lien, title system
Supporters of the proposal said an electronic system would also reduce typos, improve data security and cut down on wait times.
More Maine public employees might be able to retire earlier
Plan allows some public employees to retire at age 55 when they have 10 years of creditable service, lawmakers said
Arizona Democrats censure Kyrsten Sinema for blocking voting rights bill
It’s a symbolic condemnation for Kyrsten Sinema who just three years ago brought the party a Senate seat for the first time in a generation.
Facing tough midterm elections, Democrats want a year of achievements
Democrats are trying to sculpt a 2022 legislative agenda to reassure voters that they’re addressing pocketbook problems and can govern competently.
Chellie Pingree joins push to strengthen ties with Iceland
Her proposal would add Iceland to the list of nations whose residents are allowed to apply for certain non-immigrant work visas.
Kyrsten Sinema faces blowback in Arizona for votes defying Democrats
Donors are threatening to walk away, and several groups are already collecting money for an eventual primary challenge.
Senate panel a step closer to introducing restrictions on tech giants’ power
The bill would prevent dominant online vendors from favoring their own products over competitors, and could introduce restrictions to Google’s search engine.
Maine committee nixes bid to stop COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Democratic Sen. Joe Baldacci said the proposal would make it harder for medical professionals to fight the pandemic.
GOP lands top recruit, while Democrats gird for primary fight in key Maine Senate race
Republicans’ top recruit will run for an open Maine Senate seat and Democrats have a nomination fight on their hands.
Susan Collins ‘surprised’ by CIA ruling out US foes in ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases
Susan Collins said it was “difficult to reconcile” the CIA’s findings with testimony from American officials who believe they were attacked.
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