Tag: Maine

Representing Maine's 20th district in Augusta, Eric Brakey has put his beliefs into legislation, in some cases doing things some would consider "ahead of the times." (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Meet state Senator Eric Brakey, millennial for US Senate

Neil Dwyer · December 7, 2017 5:01 am

President Trump has discussed Gov. Paul LePage with White House advisers and said he plans to call LePage about the race and that he would offer his endorsement if LePage opted to run. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Trump wants Gov. Paul LePage to run against Angus King for Maine’s Senate seat: Report

Diana Stancy Correll · December 6, 2017 11:20 pm

Sen. Susan Collins said that she is still concerned about the tax reform bill's provision to repeal Obamacare's individual mandate penalty, but will vote in favor of advancing the bill. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Susan Collins will support GOP tax bill in first procedural vote

Kimberly Leonard · November 29, 2017 7:52 pm

States like California, Washington, Maine, Oregon, and Vermont require that toymakers report products if they contain certain levels of specific chemicals that help shoppers learn ahead of time if toys will pose a risk to their children. But this patchwork of state by state regulations is hardly uniform. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Shopping for the kids? Laws on chemicals in toys vary by state

Kimberly Leonard · November 24, 2017 5:01 am

"President Trump was not my choice for the Republican nominee for president and I did not support him in part because of the way that all of these reports about how he was treating women." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Susan Collins: Sexual assault allegations against Trump still ‘very disturbing’

Kelly Cohen · November 19, 2017 3:40 pm

A tide of sexual harassment allegations leveled at politicians nationwide have compelled a number of state legislatures to increase training, advance new legislation, and institute reviews and changes to current policies. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Battle for sexual harassment policy change hits state legislatures

Melissa Quinn · November 19, 2017 5:01 am

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said he hasn't received any correspondence from the voter fraud commission since it met on Sept. 12. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Maine’s secretary of state sues Trump’s voter fraud commission

Melissa Quinn · November 9, 2017 5:09 pm

Supporters feel confident marijuana will be legalized in New Jersey, but legislative foes plan to campaign for Democratic defections as the other side debates different visions for reform. (iStock)

Legal pot in 100 days? New Jersey’s next governor aims for national first

Steven Nelson · November 9, 2017 5:01 am

"I think it's significant that healthcare was such a prominent issue," the Maine Republican told reporters, pointing to how residents in her state voted to expand Medicaid under Obamacare. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Susan Collins points to elections as evidence of need to fix Obamacare

Kimberly Leonard · November 8, 2017 7:36 pm

Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, said that the expansion will need to be paid for first. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Maine Gov. Paul LePage to hold up Obamacare Medicaid expansion after voters OK it

Kimberly Leonard · November 8, 2017 3:52 pm

Supporters of Medicaid expansion celebrate their victory, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Portland, Maine. Maine voters say they want to join 31 other states in expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, the signature health bill of former President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Maine voters choose to expand Medicaid

Robert King · November 8, 2017 3:19 am

The off-election year ballots Tuesday include proposals that will affect Obamacare and drug prices, while other states have elections that could have a more indirect impact on healthcare policy. (iStock)

5 major healthcare measures on the ballot today

Kimberly Leonard · November 7, 2017 5:01 am