Some say it’s time for African American candidates to take the lead in attracting new voters and elevating top social issues.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Border asylum limits ending, but not Biden’s migrant woes
The expected influx could create a politically damaging crisis for him with the midterm elections approaching.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Jan. 6 panel puts Attorney General Garland in ‘precarious’ spot as it ups pressure
The stark reality: While the House committee can investigate the U.S. Capitol riot and issue subpoenas to gather information, only the Justice Department can bring criminal charges.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
U.S. House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek wider bill
For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. King says he’ll vote to confirm Judge Jackson to Supreme Court
Maine’s independent senator was expected to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination and officially announced it Friday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bipartisan deal said to be near on $10 billion COVID-19 bill
The effort, which would finance steps like vaccines, treatments and tests, comes as President Biden and other Democrats have warned the government is running out of money to counter the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Legislature unanimously approves $12 million boost for child care workforce
House Speaker Ryan Fecteau’s bill is supported by Gov. Janet Mills, but still needs to be funded by the Legislature’s budget-writing committee.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Judge strikes down parts of Florida election law, says it aims to suppress Black voters
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that while he expects aspects of his agenda to be struck down by the federal court in Tallahassee, he is confident they will be upheld on appeal to a more conservative court.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden planning steady release from oil reserve to control gas prices
High oil prices have not coaxed more production, creating a challenge for the president.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine politicians ask for more time to meet lobstering rules to protect whales
The rules call for gear conversion by May 1, but the new gear isn’t available to most fishermen, they said.