In a potentially worrying sign for President Biden, Donald Trump’s message appears to be resonating with key elements of the coalition that Biden will need to win over in November.
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Maine lawmakers add more environmental hurdles to a possible lithium mine
The new conditions, which would require legislative approval, would double the number of test borings required to prove the area is safe for open-air mining and cut the maximum size of the pit in half.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Legislature moves to delay referendum on Maine state flag until 2026
A bill passed by both the House of Representatives and Senate would change the referendum date from this fall to November 2026 and establish a commission to assist the secretary of state in approving the design of the flag.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump Media lost $58 million on $4 million in sales last year
The discrepancy between where Trump Media’s shares trade and how the underlying business performs indicates that investors use it as a way to bet on Trump’s push for reelection.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Constitutional right to abortion falls short of needed support in first vote by Maine Senate
A majority of senators voted in favor of L.D. 780 and it faces more votes, but the bill failed to meet the two-thirds majority that would ultimately be needed to send the measure to voters.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
States move to shore up voting rights protections after courts erode federal safeguards
A ruling that weakened a key part of the Voting Rights Act is spurring lawmakers in several states to enact state-level protections to plug gaps that the courts opened in the landmark federal law.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers support sealing past marijuana convictions – but not automatically
The proposal would allow convictions for marijuana cultivation and possession crimes committed prior to legalization to be eligible for sealing by a judge.
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Trump allies in Congress already support ideas on deportations, Jan. 6 pardons
The Republican Party in Congress is undergoing a massive political realignment toward Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Committee endorses $30 million bond to support Maine trails
The proposal needs two-thirds support in both the House of Representatives and Senate in order to be sent to voters in November.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Jared Golden said he’s not worried about Trump’s endorsement of opponent
Former president backed Republican Austin Theriault’s bid for Maine’s 2nd District seat.