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Robert F. Bukaty/AP fileThe vast majority of voters approved the law in November 2023 as a way to limit foreign influence in state elections. But two federal courts have now said the restrictions on campaign spending and contributions likely violate the free speech rights of U.S. companies with foreign shareholders. -
Robert F. Bukaty/APCongressman Jared Golden introduces bill aimed at protecting U.S. judges and public safety officialsThe so-called "Back the Blue" Act would impose a mandatory minimum 30-year sentence for killing a U.S. judge, police officer, firefighter, chaplain, or ambulance crew member. Offenders would also be subject to the death penalty.
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Those are two of roughly 60 bills that Mills is holding onto until state lawmakers return to Augusta either later this year or in January. She then has the option of either vetoing the measures or allowing them to become law without her signature. -
Louis Sigel of Gardiner is a former secretary for the Kennebec County Democratic Committee who is critical of Golden's stance on Israel as well as some of his votes that bucked his own party in D.C. -
A new law rolls back incentives that helped Maine massively expand solar power farms. -
Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill to offer state-backed no-interest loans to federal and state employees if they are furloughed or required to work without pay during a federal or state shutdown. -
Democrats in the Maine House had censured the Auburn Republican earlier this year over posts on Facebook about a transgender high school athlete. -
Maine has amended its Death with Dignity Act to let doctors reduce the waiting period from 17 to as few as seven days, aiming to ease patient suffering. Supporters call it compassionate; critics warn of risks. -
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, in a conversation with Maine Public Radio, discusses her opinion about the $8 billion President Trump wants Congress to claw back. -
The court will identify people in the criminal justice system struggling with substance use disorder and offer targeted support and supervision. -
Authorities hope to stop the proliferation of unregulated structures in state waters. -
Two-hour special with political leaders and experts discussing what's in the Trump reconciliation bill, and what the impacts will be on Maine
