The Maine Ethics Commission voted to not investigate a complaint about Sen. Troy Jackson’s purchase of a house in Augusta in 2019.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work
Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
New law expanding abortion access in Maine goes into effect Wednesday
Dana Peirce, of Yarmouth, is glad that her story of having to travel to Colorado for an abortion helped inspire the new law that will keep other women from having to go through a similar ordeal.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Maine Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know
The new laws cover a broad range of issues, from gender and reproductive rights to transportation to housing to hunting and eating out.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Mike Johnson is the latest nominee for House speaker as Republican infighting shows no end
When the House convenes on Wednesday ahead of a floor vote, Rep. Mike Johnson will need almost all Republicans in the public roll call to win the gavel.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Special education teacher, housing specialist vie for Gardiner City Council seat
Veronica Babcock and Michael Hawkins are facing off for a chance to represent Ward 2 on the City Council.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County commissioners seek voter OK to appoint important county post
The register of deeds works to process thousands of documents each year but the county is finding it difficult to find someone to fill the position, which is why they want to make it an appointed position rather than an elected one.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana is a lawyer specializing in constitutional issues who had rallied Republicans around Trump’s legal effort to overturn the 2020 election results.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia’s election
The guilty plea from Ellis comes just days after 2 other defendants, fellow attorneys Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, entered guilty pleas.