Lindsay Holmstrom received 120 votes Thursday compared to 72 for former District 4 councilor Heather Donahue.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Arizona judge dismisses suit that sought to disqualify 3 Republicans from ballot
The lawsuits filed on behalf of a handful of Arizona voters alleged that the 3 can’t hold office because they participated in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hostile in testimony as her candidacy is challenged
Five voters in her Georgia congressional district say she shouldn’t run, alleging that she helped facilitate the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine
The president has chosen retired Lt. Gen. Terry Wolff, a National Security Council official during the Obama administration, to oversee coordination of the security assistance to Ukraine.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
State lawmakers recall approved Good Samaritan bill after governor threatens veto
But bill proponents said late Wednesday that they had agreed with Gov. Mills’ office on a new version of the measure, which would have to be approved by the state House and Senate.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Bill establishing Maine Space Corp. signed into law
The public-private partnership will be charged with developing the Maine Space Complex and overseeing the launching of small satellites.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress wants to boost computer chip industry, but differences separate the parties
The competing bills diverge on supply chain issues, trade, immigration and climate change, to name a few areas of disagreement.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Some state lawmakers calling it quits, can’t afford to serve
For example, Connecticut legislators haven’t seen an increase in their $28,000 base pay in 21 years.
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Texas halts truck inspections that caused border gridlock
Pressure was building on Gov. Greg Abbott to retreat as commercial trucks got delayed and traffic gridlock on the border worsened and frustration mounted.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Legislature approves reimbursing towns that allow retail marijuana sales
The bill aims to increase the number of municipalities participating in the adult-use program.