As of July 1, 574 women had filed to run in primaries for U.S. House seats, topping the record 476 from two years ago.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
Congress is hitting an impasse on policing legislation, despite widespread public support for changes in response to the killings of Black people.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine schools will need money to reopen
Cleaning, transportation and schedule changes will add costs to already-stretched local budgets it Congress doesn’t act.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Instead of reacting to the next disaster, let’s prepare for it
Programs are available for communities and businesses to rebuild, but what if we invested more in prevention instead?
Posted inNation & World, News
McConnell discusses prospects for another round of relief
He expressed concern about the financial plight faced by cities, counties and states but added that the mushrooming national debt is also a concern.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Census needs more time to complete count
In the meantime, more Mainers should fill out their forms, to reduce pressure on census workers in a challenging year.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
New House panel poised to track aid dollars, virus response
The new 12-member panel, with a 7-5 Democratic majority, will also have the power to subpoena Trump administration officials and conduct depositions.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
White House faces heat after hotel, restaurant chains helped drain small business program
Some are calling for additional oversight and rule changes to prevent bigger chains from accepting any more money.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Gov. Mills extends Maine income tax filing deadline to July 15
Maine joins about 26 other states in pushing back their income tax filing deadlines to July 15 to conform with the new federal deadline, which was extended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: In lame-duck session, Congress needs to focus on critical issues
Pandemic relief should be the first priority between now and President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.