Deciding the case for and against including a question about citizenship on the census could have an impact on the makeup of the U.S. House and how much federal money each state receives
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Supreme Court to take up LGBT job discrimination cases
The Supreme Court will decide whether the main federal civil rights law that prohibits employment discrimination applies to LGBT people
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Nothing wrong with help from Russians, Trump lawyer says
Giuliani says ‘nothing wrong’ with Trump campaign taking information from Russians
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Saco lawyer Bre Kidman seeks Democratic backing to challenge Susan Collins
Seeing no other Democrats stepping up, the 31-year-old said hard work is needed to win in 2020.
Posted inMaine, News
Janet Mills vows more than just hot air on climate change
Governor says she’ll fight to preserve the Maine she loves.
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Lewiston lawmakers say they’re focused on ‘pocketbook issues’
The five city Democrats spoke on a variety of issues during Friday’s Great Falls Forum.
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Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
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Angus King says Mueller report shows ‘reckless’ judgment
Sen. Angus said Thursday there were many instances of links between the Trump campaign and individuals with Russian ties.
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Video: Watch Maine’s congressional delegation react to Mueller report
U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, issued a statement Thursday evening saying the attorney general’s “attempts to mischaracterize the conclusions of the Special Counsel’s investigation have only served to exacerbate an existing divide in our nation, and have inflicted further harm upon our national discourse.”
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Survivors of domestic violence press for $5 million in state support
Dozens rally and testify in support of a bill to fund nonprofit groups that provide support services. It would be the first state funding increase for the programs since 2000.