In addition to the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation, the ex-president faces probes in New York over hush money and in Atlanta over efforts to reverse his election loss in Georgia.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers hear calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, or for no income taxes at all
The tax reform debate is expected to heat up in the coming weeks as legislative leaders from both parties negotiate how to allocate nearly $1 billion in surplus revenue.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Abortion-rights supporters prevail in New Hampshire House
The Republican-controlled chamber rejects multiple bills to further restrict abortion access.
Posted inLocal Elections, Local Government
Farmington elections are March 27
In the municipal elections, held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Center, two seats on the Select Board and two directors for Regional School Unit 9 will be determined.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Democrats move to pass baseline budget to prevent chance of state shutdown
The move would allow continued debate about whether to increase spending or cut taxes, or both.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Pentagon: Budget readies U.S. for possible China confrontation
The testimony comes on the heels of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, which added to concerns that China will step up its support for Putin’s war on Ukraine.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Court orders Trump lawyer to provide documents in Mar-a-Lago case
The Justice Department can get around attorney-client privilege if a lawyer’s services were used in furtherance of a crime.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Proposal to ban ballot drop boxes meets flood of opposition
The 24-hour ballot drop boxes were first used as an emergency measure during the first year of the pandemic, but a new law passed last year allows their continued use.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers reject higher fines for using a cellphone while driving
Instead of increasing punishment, lawmakers directed several state agencies to launch an educational campaign to remind drivers that it is illegal to handle a cellphone while driving in Maine.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Florida’s DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ ban to all students through high school
The Republican governor has leaned heavily into cultural divides on his path to an anticipated White House bid, aggressively pursuing a conservative agenda that targets what he calls the insertion of inappropriate subjects in schools.