The House is expected to vote on the resolution on Thursday.
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Middleman helped Saudi tycoon give to Obama’s second inauguration
Imaad Zuberi will plead guilty to making illegal campaign contributions to several American political candidates on behalf of foreign nationals.
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Ethics commission to take up complaints in Portland mayoral race after election
But its executive director said that a PAC formed to oppose Mayor Ethan Strimling’s re-election was late to file reports and could face over $7,000 in fines, while a complaint against Strimling’s campaign was unsubstantiated.
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State Senate Democrats eye programs for broadband, student debt relief and more
At a town hall session in Auburn, lawmakers discussed their “Fighting for Maine” agenda and plans for the next session in Augusta.
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Three vie for two Oakland council seats; four other races uncontested
Incumbent Council Chair and state Rep. Mike Perkins is running against David Groder and Gerald Harrington for two council spots. Councilor Harold Buzzell will leave his post after his term expires at the end of the year.
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Biddeford attorney is named York County judge of probate
Scott Houde, 46, has practiced probate, family and criminal law in Biddeford for more than 14 years.
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Voters to decide fate of Monmouth elementary school
While at the polls Nov. 5, residents will also be surveyed on their thoughts about the middle school.
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Portland mayoral candidates hitting fundraising records
Three of the 4 contenders have raised almost $360,000 combined, and 2 have significant cash on hand to get their messages out during the final week of the campaign.
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House Democrats plan 1st formal vote on impeachment inquiry
Also Monday, a former national security official defied a House subpoena, escalating a standoff between Congress and the White House over who will testify in the impeachment inquiry.
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Health care, education likely to dominate legislative debates at State House
Democrats, who control both chambers of the Legislature, tout the lineup of bills accepted for consideration.