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Maine Public is committed to providing the state with comprehensive coverage of the political landscape in Maine straight from the State House in Augusta. Led by the expertise of political reporters Steve Mistler and Kevin Miller, Maine Public’s political coverage includes in-depth reporting on civic issues across the entirety of Maine, broadcasting events like the State of the State and the gubernatorial inauguration and hosting debates and other political forums.
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The Maine Coalition for Gun Safety is launching the Safe Schools, Safe Communities citizen initiative to allow Maine voters to weigh in on an Extreme Risk Protection Order Law, also known as a 'Red Flag' Law.
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The influential life and career of Margaret Chase Smith, and how she inspired a new play opening at Portland Stage
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The independent presidential candidate had announced last week that he was suspending his campaign, although he planned to stay on the ballot in some states.
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The number of so-called "concept draft" bills, which are often little more than a title, has increased significantly in the Maine Legislature in recent years. But some interest groups, lawmakers and journalists have raised transparency concerns about the vague bills.
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Kennedy has until next Tuesday to ask to have his name taken off of Maine's ballot, although the independent suggested Friday that he might stay on the ballot in less-competitive states.
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The University of New Hampshire survey released this week shows Harris improving on her numbers from the same poll a month ago.
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As the Democratic Convention wraps up, we discuss the latest in presidential election news
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The cuts, which will be realized in two years, are the result of a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate volume discounts on medications.
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On Thursday, Golden said he's running for a fourth term "to represent all the people of this district, regardless of who they vote for at the top of the ticket." He also said who he votes for in the presidential race is "no one's business by my own."
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The events and movements that marked the year 1924—one century ago—in Maine and the nation
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The Afghan Adjustment Act and Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act have been introduced in Congress but remain stalled. The Refugee Protection Act will be reintroduced.
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Greater Portland Landmarks filed a court brief arguing Portland City Councilors acted outside their authority in approving the demolition of 142 Free Street.