A U.S. Supreme Court decision lifted a federal prohibition on sports betting, opening up a race among states to get into the action.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Mills signs bill changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in Maine
The recognition comes as Mills tries to smooth relationships between state government and the Native American tribes in Maine.
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Trump tells National Rifle Association he’s withdrawing from arms trade treaty
The U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates international trade in conventional weapons, was signed by President Obama but never ratified by Congress.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine OKs end to shaming of students who can’t pay for meals
The Legislature passes a bill to require that students in school are fed whether or not they are able to pay.
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Bill to restore welfare benefits for non-citizens advances
Several measures pending in the Legislature would reverse policy decisions affecting welfare recipients made by the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics, Real Estate
Selling a lakefront home next year? You’ll need a septic inspection first.
The bill signed on Earth Day by Gov. Janet Mills is an extension of the inspection requirement in effect since 2007 for homes along the Maine coast.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine could tweak laws describing governor, justices as ‘he’
Maine’s first female governor is backing an effort to revise state laws that refer to the governor and state justices as “he,” “him,” or “his.”
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Mills plans to restore ‘neglected’ tribal-state commission
Maine’s governor plans to nominate new members to a commission that saw seats go unfilled during the LePage administration.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Who’s running for president? Meet the Democratic candidates
The sprawling Democratic field features candidates ranging from 37 to 77 years old; liberals and moderates; senators, governors and mayors; and an unprecedented number of women and minorities.
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Former vice president Joe Biden jumps into White House race
Biden made his announcement on Thursday, hours before a major campaign fundraiser was to take place in Philadelphia.