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PublishedApril 15, 2021
Immigrants in Maine could regain access to health care benefits
Legislation sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland would roll back a 2011 change that prohibited non-citizens from receiving state Medicaid benefits.
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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Defense expert blames George Floyd’s death on heart trouble
The testimony contradicts prosecution experts who said the Black man succumbed to a lack of oxygen from the way he was pinned down by then-police Officer Derek Chauvin.
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PublishedApril 13, 2021
Defense expert says Minneapolis officer was justified in pinning down George Floyd
A former Santa Rosa, California, police officer also appeared to endorse what prosecution witnesses have said is a common misconception: that if someone can talk, he or she can breathe.
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PublishedApril 7, 2021
Target pledges to spend $2 billion on products, services from Black-owned businesses
Target said it will also step up partnerships with other Black-owned companies in areas such as marketing, construction and facilities management.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
Governor signs bill requiring reviews of all legislation for racial impacts
The Legislature will now create a process for evaluating bills for impacts on historically disadvantaged populations.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2021
Derek Chauvin’s attorney asks for continuance and change of venue in George Floyd case
The attorney for Derek Chauvin said he was 'gravely concerned' the $27 million civil settlement announced last week between the city of Minneapolis and the Floyd family has tainted the jury pool.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2021
Trial for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death moves ahead, for now
A district court judge sayshe wants to hear whether a third-degree murder charge can be added to the counts of second-degree murder and manslaughter against Derek Chauvin.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances, pivots to investing in communities
A financial snapshot shared exclusively with the Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
New investigation faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain
Commissioned by the city of Aurora, the probe finds 'two contrasting stories' of what actually happened to the young Black man in August 2019.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2021
Maine police voice support but raise questions about racial data collection bill
The measure aims to provide data on traffic stops that would help to identify and prevent patterns of racial profiling.
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