Maine Legislature delays next week’s session after 2nd member tests positive for COVID-19
It is unclear how many Maine lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began here more than a year ago.
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Janet Mills’ $1B stimulus plan focuses on infrastructure spending and business aid
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Tribal sovereignty push delayed again in the Maine Legislature
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Mitch McConnell says GOP open to $600 billion for infrastructure
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