A Republican lawmaker wants a constitutional amendment to allow only citizens to cast ballots in state and local elections – something state law already does.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Court considers racial profiling claim against Maine state trooper
A federal appeals court in Boston is looking at whether an undocumented immigrant from Honduras was the victim of unlawful detention.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Maine’s future can be younger
The ‘beer bros’ aren’t the only ones with ideas about how to attract young newcomers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Worker visas for special skills in doubt as immigration crackdown widens
H-1B visas are being denied or delayed under changes in federal law, contradicting the presidents promise of continued entry for qualified workers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New Mainers face barriers to full entry
Though immigrants are driving growth in Maine, there are still some things holding them back.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Trump forcing Republicans to choose between fidelity to him or to the Constitution
If his national emergency declaration prevails in court, it will be a disaster for limited government.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Legislators may ease path to job licensing to bolster opportunity in Maine
New Mainers are especially likely to wind up underemployed when state won’t recognize foreign credentials.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s work toward one Maine, with environmental justice for all
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn’t face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins backs 16-state lawsuit against Trump’s national emergency declaration
The Maine Republican says she and others in her party are wary of his ‘unilateral action.’ And though she’s made no final decision, she’s ‘laying the groundwork’ for re-election.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: President Trump’s missteps demonstrate limits of power
Past chief executives used their access to the public to sway opinion. This one can’t.