The summer meeting of the National Governors Association had been scheduled to convene Wednesday in Portland.
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Virus aid bill negotiators turn focus to food for the poor, aid to schools
Areas of agreement include a $1,200 direct payment and changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to let especially hard-hit businesses obtain more loans under generous forgiveness terms.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Prosecutor seeking Trump’s taxes cites ‘possible criminal activity’ at his business
The Supreme Court last month rejected claims by the president’s lawyers that he cannot be criminally investigated while in office.
Posted inNews, Politics, Uncategorized
Obama backs Gideon, among other Democrats, in contested races
The former president, still popular, especially among Democrats, endorsed 57 candidates for the U.S. House and Senate on Monday.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Nevada lawmakers OK sending mail ballots to all voters; Trump slams move
Nevada joins seven states that plan on automatically sending voters mail ballots.
Posted inElections, Politics
Independent U.S. Senate hopeful Lisa Savage picks up backing of one-time Democratic rival
Bre Kidman, who finished third in the Democratic Senate primary, bucks tradition to endorse Savage instead of the primary’s winner, Sara Gideon.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
A roundup of measures approved in each chamber.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Trump tweets endorsement of Republican Crafts in Maine’s 2nd District race
The veteran lawmaker from Lisbon won a three-way primary last month and is challenging first-term incumbent Democrat Jared Golden.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Negotiators report progress in COVID-19 aid talks
The Trump administration is willing to extend the $600 jobless benefit but is balking at other Democratic demands.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden nears final decision on running mate
The leading contenders include California Sen. Kamala Harris, California Rep. Karen Bass and Obama national security adviser Susan Rice.