Drew Gattine will serve as chairman of the Democratic State Committee and Bev Uhlenhake, Brewer’s former mayor, will co-chair the party’s governing body.
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Sports Digest: Korda beats Kang in playoff to win LPGA opener
Jessica Korda earns her first victory in three years, beating fellow American Danielle Kang.
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Brady headed back to Super Bowl after Tampa Bay beats Green Bay, 31-26
Tom Brady will play in the Super Bowl for the 10th time in his career – the first time with a team other than New England.
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States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
A proposal in Utah would allow citizens 21 and older to carry a concealed weapon without a background check.
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U.S. police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot
More than 30 officers in 12 states may face repercussions for their behavior or participation in the insurrection.
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Israel, fearing virus mutations, to close its only international airport
Ben Gurion International Airport will be shuttered for at least a week as country races to vaccinate more of the population.
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Growing number of Republican senators oppose impeachment trial
House Democrats, who will deliver the impeachment charge of ‘incitement of insurrection’ to the Senate on Monday, are hoping for a conviction and a separate vote to bar Trump from holding office again.
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Argentina’s abortion law enters force under watchful eyes
The law stipulates a 14 week cut off date and doctors who unjustifiably delay a procedure face time in prison.
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2 in 5 Americans live where COVID-19 strains hospital ICUs
Since November, the share of U.S. hospitals nearing the breaking point has doubled.
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Brunswick superintendent urges Mills to prioritize vaccines for teachers
Brunswick Superintendent Phil Potenziano argued in a Jan. 15 letter to Gov. Janet Mills that vaccinating education staff will allows schools to return to more in-person learning.