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Election 2024, Health, Local & State, Politics

Pingree campaigns for Harris by contrasting her health care plans with Trump’s

by Joe Lawlor September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

The 1st District Democrat says a second Trump presidency would result in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, more attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and a potential national abortion ban.

Business, Election 2024, Health, Nation & World, Politics

DEA decision on major marijuana policy shift won’t come until after November election

by LINDSAY WHITEHURST and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

While it’s still technically possible a decision could precede the end of President Biden’s term, it looks far more likely to spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s positions on marijuana.

Election 2024, Nation & World

Federal workers around D.C. worry over Trump’s plans to send some of them elsewhere

by OLIVIA DIAZ and BRIAN WITTE Associated Press September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Worries of being uprooted from their jobs have returned with Donald Trump proposing the relocation of up to 100,000 federal jobs if he wins in November.

Election 2024, Nation & World

Walz unharmed after vehicles near back of motorcade crash in Milwaukee

by Associated Press September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash, which occurred shortly before 1 p.m. and caused some minor injuries.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Republicans prop up third-party candidates in key states, hoping to siphon Harris votes

by BRIAN SLODYSKO and DAN MERICA Associated Press September 1, 2024September 2, 2024

In battleground states, a network of Republican political operatives and lawyers is trying to shape the November’s election in favor of former President Donald Trump.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington visit

by BILL BARROW Associated Press September 1, 2024September 1, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris has accused Trump of staging a ‘political stunt’ that ‘disrespected sacred ground.’

Election 2024, Local & State, Politics

Races to watch: Control of the Maine State House is at stake

by Randy Billings September 1, 2024September 2, 2024

Which party is in the majority could come down to a few hundred votes scattered across a dozen or so districts.

Election 2024, Local & State, News, Politics

Who will win control of the Maine Legislature this November?

by Randy Billings September 1, 2024September 2, 2024

Insiders expect a tough battle in both the House and Senate, with Democrats defending more open seats and Republicans hoping voters are hungry for change.