Susan Collins wants to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cosmetics
Exposure to the chemicals has been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, decreased fertility and hormone disruption.
NATIONAL POLITICS
Rep. Greene apologizes for comparing safety masks, Holocaust
The Georgia Republican recently compared the required wearing of safety masks in the House to the horrors of the Holocaust.
Maine approves ban on aerial spraying of herbicides in woods
The Maine Legislature on Monday approved a proposal to ban aerial spraying of some herbicides in the state’s forests.
Bill would make it crime to improperly store gun near child
The law currently states that a person can be found guilty of endangering a child if they knowingly sell, furnish or give away items such as liquor, tobacco and ammunition to children under age 16.
Maine will pay people up to $1,500 to get off unemployment
The “Back to Work” program will use $10 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to provide one-time, $1,500 payments to workers who start a new job by the end of June or $1,000 if they do so by the end of July.
Bill to close Maine police intelligence-sharing center clears House, but stalls in Senate
The proposal was born out of increased scrutiny of the program after a Maine state trooper sued the state, alleging it was illegally spying on residents.
Senate narrowly votes to close Maine’s youth prison
The proposal to close the Long Creek Youth Development Center is one of criminal justice reform advocates’ top priorities.
Justice official resigning amid uproar over Dems’ subpoenas
John Demers is resigning from his position after revelations that the department secretly seized records from Democrats and members of the media.
With little budget progress, Maine Legislature looks ready to miss adjournment goal
The Legislature’s budget committee still remains apart on hundreds of items as the session barrels toward its end.
Janet Mills’ wait-and-see legislative style contributes to chaotic end of pandemic session
Mills’ tendency to stay out of legislative fights until the last minute is causing frustration in a session that has led lawmakers to vote on bills in marathon spurts.
Susan Collins floats unused aid, electric vehicle fees to fund $1.2T infrastructure bill
The plan would include $579 billion in new spending but limit it to core infrastructure like roads, bridges and broadband while setting aside social programs and a corporate tax hike favored by President Joe Biden.
Governor signs law giving Nevada 1st presidential primary
The national political parties would need to agree to changes in the calendar, or state parties could risk losing their delegates at presidential nominating conventions.
Biden to name Pulse Nightclub a national memorial
The deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history left 49 people dead and 53 people wounded as “Latin Night” was being celebrated at the club.
Joe Biden urges G-7 leaders to form united front against China
While they agreed to work toward competing against China, there was less unity on how adversarial a public position the group should take.
Chicago police officer charged in Capitol insurrection
Karol Chwiesiuk, 29, entered the Captiol while wearing a Chicago PD sweatshirt after telling someone he was going to Washington “to save the nation.”
Joe Biden public lands nominee linked to 1989 sabotage draws Republican ire
The animosity toward her nomination reflects anger among some Republicans over Tracy Stone-Manning’s role in the 2020 election.
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