Tag: Maine

The impeachment of former President Richard Nixon remains a central memory of these Democrats' formative political years. It has inclined them to believe that the "Russian collusion" issue will result in Trump's removal some time soon. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)

Michael Barone: Still saddled with the politics of the Seventies

Michael Barone · March 1, 2018 5:01 am

The legalization of cannabis in several states has created a host of complicated issues for employers because its use is still illegal under the Controlled Substances Act. Applying federal laws like the Americans Disabilities Act or the Occupational Safety and Health Act to workers who use medical marijuana can create all sorts of novel problems. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Business struggles with pot-smoking workers, wants White House to weigh in

Sean Higgins · February 27, 2018 5:01 am

Now that the Obama administration has left, conservatives are turning to the Trump White House to allow them to tighten Medicaid in ways they've long wanted, mainly through the submission of waivers. (CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

Republican states get creative to tighten Medicaid rules

Kimberly Leonard · February 20, 2018 5:01 am

The Stick Does the Trick

The Scrapbook · January 26, 2018 9:24 am

"We oppose any effort to open waters off the coast of Maine or any proximate area to offshore drilling, which could negatively affect the health of Maine's fisheries and other coastal resources, threatening to harm not only the environment but the state's economy as well," wrote Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Independent Sen. Angus King wrote. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Maine senators: Trump’s drilling plan threatens lobsters

Susan Ferrechio · January 8, 2018 8:20 pm

Increases in minimum wage in 18 states at the start of 2018, mostly in left-leaning states, follow years of pushing by liberal activists for higher rates after similar efforts stalled in Congress. (iStock)

Minimum wage increases in 18 states put economic claims to the test

Sean Higgins · January 2, 2018 11:16 pm

One may disagree with a lot of President Trump's policies, but the proposed rule from this administration's Labor Department has been the victim of "fake news." (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The progressive case for Trump’s tip-pooling rule

Joshua Chaisson · December 22, 2017 5:01 am

"I rise to express my support for the conference agreement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," Collins said in a speech on the Senate floor, outlining amendments she authored that were included in the final bill. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Susan Collins says she will vote for GOP tax bill, providing key vote

Joseph Lawler · December 18, 2017 9:31 pm

Congress's new tax bill creates a new 20 percent small business deduction. In other words, for a business with $200,000 a year in annual earnings, $40,000 would be completely tax free. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Tax bill would help ordinary Americans and small business owners like me

Washington Examiner · December 17, 2017 5:01 am

"I'm absolutely confident, I have it in writing, a statement by both Mitch McConnell and Speaker Ryan," Collins said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Susan Collins is ‘absolutely confident’ congressional leaders will stick to the deal they made for her tax reform vote

Kyle Feldscher · December 10, 2017 5:19 pm

"I'm disappointed that the RNC has resumed the support of Roy Moore. I think that is a mistake," she said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Susan Collins is ‘disappointed’ in the RNC for supporting Roy Moore

Kyle Feldscher · December 10, 2017 4:39 pm

The ad buy is part of a multi-million dollar investment 45Committee has sunk into helping Trump and the Republican Congress pass the first tax reform package in three decades. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Pro-Trump group running new ads promoting GOP tax bill

David M. Drucker · December 8, 2017 5:33 pm