The Maine senators say an increase in the cap is important because small businesses are having difficulty finding employees around the country.
Carol Semple
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Fears of war grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
A vaguely worded decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin did not say if troops were on the move, but it appeared to dash the slim remaining hopes of averting a major conflict in Europe.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump took classified national security items to Mar-a-Lago, National Archives says
The archivists also say that certain social media records were not preserved by the Trump administration, and White House staff frequently conducted official business using unofficial messaging accounts and personal phones.
Posted inNation & World
Former Minnesota officer gets 2 years in Daunte Wright’s shooting death
Kim Potter said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she fatally shot the young Black man in April 2021.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
America’s surgeon general and his family get COVID-19 despite safeguards
Dr. Vivek Murthy says he and his wife have mild symptoms and their 2 children are doing well, as he offers consolation to others who have taken precautions and still become infected.
Posted inNation & World, Outdoors
Fish and wildlife restoration in Maine to get $16 million infusion
The federal money will go to support state agencies, conserve Maine waters and increase access to recreational uses.
Posted inLocal & State
Judge steps back after serving Maine courts for 40 years
Judge Brock Hornby presided over his last proceeding in U.S. District Court in Portland on Thursday.
Posted inNation & World
Officer describes what he did – and didn’t do – on day George Floyd was killed
Three other former Minneapolis police officers are accused of depriving Floyd of his right to medical care while Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on the man’s neck.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Florida House passes Republican 15-week abortion ban
Republicans in several states are moving to place new restrictions on abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court signaled it would uphold a law prohibiting abortions after 15 weeks and potentially overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump must testify in New York investigation of his businesses, judge rules
The former president and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., are ordered to comply with subpoenas issued in December by New York Attorney General Letitia James.