Gov. Greg Abbott launched a multibillion-dollar border security mission and has made it the cornerstone of his administration as he seeks reelection.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics, Sports
Maine House advances bill to legalize sports betting
The bill would grant Maine’s tribes with exclusive rights to operate all mobile sports betting in the state, while casino operators would be allowed to conduct in-person sports betting.
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Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
More Republican states are coming around on paper ballots
Some GOP voters remain distrustful of voting machines following the controversy over the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden vie for campaign cash
The two leading congressional contenders in Maine’s 2nd District have similar war chests heading into a tough race.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
New York lieutenant governor resigns after arrest in federal probe
Facing charges including bribery, fraud, conspiracy and falsification of records, Brian Benjamin pleaded not guilty Tuesday at an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn
Seth Carey loses case against district attorney hopeful
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows rules Carey failed to prove DA contender Neal McLean Jr. did anything wrong.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Oklahoma governor signs bill making abortion illegal
The only exception is to save the life of the mother.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Austrian chancellor travels to Moscow, tells Putin to end Ukraine war
Officials in Austria have been keen to stress that their country’s military neutrality does not mean moral neutrality, and have raised the issue of ‘serious war crimes’ committed by Russia.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden, Indian prime minister speak as U.S. presses for hard line on Russia
India’s neutral stance on the war in Ukraine has raised concerns in Washington and earned praise from the Russian foreign minister.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Does Maine law allow LePage to double-dip if he returns as governor?
The Maine attorney general would likely decide whether Paul R. LePage, who receives about $27,000 a year, could continue collecting his pension on top of a state salary.