Supporters of the law immediately said they would appeal.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump inauguration finances under investigation, newspaper says
Prosecutors are trying to find out whether foreigners contributed to the events, something prohibited by law.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump picks Mick Mulvaney to be next chief of staff
Donald Trump announced the appointment in a tweet Friday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Chris Christie pulls out of running for Trump’s chief of staff
The president had not made a final decision to offer him the job.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Wisconsin’s Scott Walker signs sweeping lame-duck bills, weakening incoming governor
Democrats and liberal advocacy groups are expected to sue within days over the measures.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Mills names Mainer with White House experience to lead state’s ‘most important department’
The incoming governor says she will nominate Jeanne Lambrew, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth, to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Poliquin ends recount but may still appeal court decision upholding ranked-choice voting
With more than 50 percent of the recount complete, the Republican incumbent had failed to pick enough votes to indicate he would surpass Democratic Rep.-elect Jared Golden.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lauren LePage takes position as lobbyist for the NRA in 3 New England states
An attorney and political adviser, the daughter of outgoing Republican Gov. Paul LePage managed Shawn Moody’s campaign for governor this year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
From agriculture to technology, $867 billion farm bill yields benefits for Maine
The multi-year bill will support organic food research, programs for beginning farmers and funding for expanding broadband service into rural areas, among other measures.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Waterville city manager responds to criticism about idea of eliminating wards
Mayor Nick Isgro says “well-connected insiders” are behind the idea and that it would restrict local representation.