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Maine Politics
Lawmakers may make it easier to prosecute stranglers
Published Date: 03/12/2019
Auburn Sen. Ned Claxton’s proposal would drop requirement that prosecutors prove intent.
…It’s Election Day if you live in Orono and part of Bangor. Here’s what you need to know.
Published Date: 03/12/2019
There’s a special election to fill a Maine House vacancy representing parts of Bangor and Orono. If you live in House District 124, you’ll decide between Democrat Joe Perry and Republican Thomas White. The election is to fill the vacancy left by Aaron Frey, who became Maine’s attorney general earlier this year.
…Bangor-area voters choose veteran Democrat to fill open House seat
Published Date: 03/12/2019
Bangor Democrat Joe Perry is heading back to Augusta after winning an open seat in the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday.
…Golden clashes with House GOP leader
Published Date: 03/11/2019
Maine’s 2nd District congressman argued campaign finance with Kevin McCarthy on House floor.
…Radio Address: Rep. John Andrews
Published Date: 03/11/2019
The Legislature’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs, of which I am a member, recently held a public hearing on two bills designed to subvert the Electoral College in electing the President of the United States.
…How Maine’s members of Congress voted this week
Published Date: 03/08/2019
Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
…Governor Mills Testifies in Support of Equal Rights Amendment to Maine Constitution
Published Date: 03/07/2019
Governor Janet Mills appeared before the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee during a public hearing Thursday to testify in support of legislation to amend the Constitution of Maine to prevent discrimination based on an individual’s sex.
…How did Maine officials reach deal to accept CMP transmission line? This document sheds light.
Published Date: 03/07/2019
The filing with utility regulators reveals some of the thinking of Gov. Janet Mills and the people who negotiated the controversial $258 million deal.
…Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force Charged with Studying Effects of PFAS Prevalence in Maine
Published Date: 03/06/2019
In response to reports nationwide regarding the prevalence of a perfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, Governor Janet Mills today signed an Executive Order creating a Governor’s Task Force to mobilize state agencies and other stakeholders to review the prevalence of PFAS in Maine and put forward a plan to address it.
…Special election set to fill District 124 House seat
Published Date: 03/05/2019
AUGUSTA – A special election for the Maine House District 124 seat has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019. This House seat, which covers parts of Bangor and Orono, was previously held by Rep. Aaron Frey of Bangor, who declined to take the oath of office after his re-election, having been elected by the Legislature to the position of attorney general, on Dec. 5, 2018.
Franklin County Democratic Party meeting
Published Date: 03/04/2019
The next meeting of the Franklin County Democratic Committee (FCDC) will be on Sunday, March 10, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mallett School in Farmington. Troy Jackson, President of the Maine State Senate, will be the featured speaker
Governor Mills Taps Energy Expert Dan Burgess to Lead Governor’s Energy Office
Published Date: 03/04/2019
Governor Janet Mills announced today she has selected leading energy expert and Maine native Dan Burgess to direct the Governor’s Energy Office.
…Heed Maine history’s warning on today’s CMP transmission deal
Published Date: 03/04/2019
The utility should fulfill the benefits that it promises up front.
Maine Democratic Party Announces Departure of Executive Director Katie Mae Simpson
Published Date: 03/04/2019
On Saturday, Maine Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Marra announced to the Democratic State Committee that Executive Director Katie Mae Simpson will be stepping back from the role. Lisa Roberts, currently serving as MDP’s Deputy Director, will begin her tenure as Executive Director immediately.
…Maine committee endorses bill to elect president by ‘popular vote’
Published Date: 03/04/2019
If the Legislature approves, Maine will join the move to change the Electoral College system by having states award electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote.
…Mainers should know how the Pentagon is spending their tax dollars
Published Date: 03/03/2019
Sen. Angus King should keep up the pressure to address inconsistencies revealed by the agency’s first-ever audit.
…How Maine’s members of Congress voted this week
Published Date: 03/01/2019
Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
…Debate swirls around bill to base Maine’s choice for president on popular vote
Published Date: 03/01/2019
A national movement would alter the role of the Electoral College and become law if enough states, including Maine, support the change.
…Medicare penalizes 4 Maine hospitals for high rates of infection and other complications
Published Date: 03/01/2019
Four Maine hospitals, including one in Bangor, will receive less funding from the federal Medicare program this year as a penalty for having high rates of infections and other patient complications, federal records show.
…More focus turns to Maine farmland access as economic development tool
Published Date: 03/01/2019
Focus is increasing on access to farmland and its potential as a renewed economic driver for Maine as potential new farmers look for land and established ones get ready to retire.
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