Lawmakers hold a public hearing on L.D. 1, which would waive all copayments for testing and vaccinations.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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‘We have been tested,’ Mills tells lawmakers in budget address
In a prerecorded address, Gov. Janet Mills praises Mainers for their perseverance during the pandemic and outlines the priorities of her 2-year budget proposal.
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Interior nominee Deb Haaland vows ‘balance’ on energy, climate
If confirmed, the New Mexico congresswoman would be the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
Expect big jump in vaccine delivery, drug execs tell Congress
A House subcommittee grilled vaccine makers Tuesday on the state of the supply.
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Health secretary nominee Becerra says pandemic comes first, but agenda is broader
On health insurance, Xavier Becerra pledges to work to expand the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, although in the past he’s supported a government-run health care system.
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A Biden edge in COVID-19 bill: Democrats reluctant to wound him
Increasing minimum wage has provoked some division within the party, with a couple senators saying they may oppose the provision.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
State validates more than 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.
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Sen. Collins says she’ll vote no on Biden’s nominee to lead budget office
Neera Tanden has been under scrutiny for antagonistic social media posts, and her confirmation is in doubt.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The Senate acquitted former President Trump of the incitement of insurrection impeachment article brought against him by the House in connection with the disturbance on Capitol Hill on January 6.
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Biden’s 1st month was about erasing the mark of ‘former guy’
In contrast with his predecessor, he levels with the public about the pandemic and the resulting economic devastation.