Lawyers for Maine Equal Justice Partners tell Justice Michaela Murphy that the LePage administration should have implemented expansion by July 2, but the administration’s attorney contends the Legislature must fund the measure first.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Central Mainers react to Ford testimony with support, skepticism
‘I really, absolutely find her credible’ one Waterville resident and former prosecutor said after early testimony.
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Posted inEvents, Maine Governor's race, Politics
Get tickets to the Portland Press Herald, University of New England sponsored gubernatorial debate
Readers can enter their names and contact information for a chance to get a limited number of tickets to the Oct. 10 debate.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Defiant Kavanaugh denies Ford’s poignant assault accusation and calls process a ‘national disgrace’
The Supreme Court nominee addresses senators after Christine Blasey Ford testifies that he sexually assaulted her in high school. President Trump quickly praises Kavanaugh, and Republicans say the Judiciary Committee will vote Friday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump says past accusations against him influence his thinking on Kavanaugh
In a wide-ranging news conference, the president also says he would prefer to keep Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on the job.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Democrats outraising Republicans almost 2-to-1 this election season
Democrats have brought in $7.5 million, while Republicans and unenrolled candidates have each raised $4.3 million, producing a $16.1 million total – more than double the amount raised at this point in 2014.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Third accuser deepens Sen. Collins’ quandary over Kavanaugh on eve of critical hearing
Maine’s Republican senator won’t publicly say whether the new allegations warrant a delay to allow for a full investigation, but she reportedly expressed her concerns to party leaders.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump tells UN Security Council China is interfering with U.S. elections
The president offers few details, but said China is upset with his administration over trade.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Ranked-choice voting likely to determine outcome of 2nd District U.S. House race, polls find
One pollster determined that incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads, but not by a majority, and Jared Golden would win when independent candidates’ votes are reassigned.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins reiterates that Kavanaugh is unlikely to favor overturning Roe v. Wade
She cites points he made in conversations with her.