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Nation & World, Politics

Manchin, key Senate swing vote, boosts West Virginia’s hopes

by CUNEYT DIL Associated Press March 6, 2021

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has the best shot in years to steer federal dollars back home.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Officials’ references to ‘Democrat Party’ undermine civil political discourse

by Kelley McDaniel Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

If you keep calling someone by the wrong name, then you’re making a conscious choice to be disrespectful.

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report

Marijuana has grown to become Maine’s most valuable crop

by Penelope Overton December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

Sales of medical marijuana alone totaled nearly $222 million through October, making cannabis the state’s most valuable agricultural commodity.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic

by Kevin Miller December 7, 2020December 6, 2020

Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Record number of women in Congress, but still much work to be done

by The Baltimore Sun November 28, 2020November 27, 2020

Though this election shattered glass ceilings, women still make up just around 26 percent of all congressional members.

Election 2020, Local & State, News, Politics

King to remain in Senate as Biden plans to nominate former CIA official for intelligence post

by Kevin Miller November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate the first woman to serve as director of national intelligences, former CIA deputy director Avril Haines.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones

by Kevin Miller November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Both of Maine’s senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.

Local & State, News, Politics

Ethics commission to review records of Maine legislative ‘leadership PACs’

by Kevin Miller November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

While commissioners stress that the reviews will be conducted ‘without any suggestion of impropriety,’ findings of problems could lead to proposals for regular audits of the political action committees.