politics
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PublishedDecember 11, 2018
Congress about to pass $867 billion farm bill. Here is what’s in it, and what’s not.
No cuts to food stamps or farm conservation programs are included, but the legislation would legalize hemp, expand farm subsidies amid trade wars and provide permanent funding for farmers markets and local food programs.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2018
With 2nd District recount set to start, judge says he’ll rule soon on ranked-choice challenge
Lance Walker, who heard opposing arguments Wednesday by the state and the Poliquin campaign, must decide whether Maine's voter-approved election system is constitutional.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2018
Letter to the editor: To restore civility, listen to those who have views different from yours
That can be done at local Make Shift Coffee House sessions, where people with opposing politics gather to learn from each other, civilly and respectfully.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2018
Uncounted ballots become flashpoint in disputed 2nd District race between Poliquin, Golden
More than 6,000 votes were not included in the Nov. 15 ranked-choice runoff because of a machine scanning glitch, but their eventual inclusion didn't change the final result.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2018
White House to release climate change report amid frenzy of Black Friday
Environmental groups blast the timing, saying the goal is to bury scientists' findings.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2018
Candidates for Maine attorney general campaign behind the scenes
Unlike in most states, where voters elect a candidate, Maine's attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state are chosen by the 186 members of the Legislature.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2018
Despite criticism, Melania Trump sticks to anti-bully pulpit
The first lady urges an online-safety conference to draw motivation from 'negative words' directed at them.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2018
Commentary: Lured by dollars, Amazon’s D.C. choice also makes political sense
The online retail giant gains easy access to policymakers by locating one new headquarters in Virginia.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2018
Elections experts say Poliquin’s constitutional challenge to ranked-choice voting unlikely to prevail
The U.S. Constitution gives states leeway for running elections and, unlike Maine's Constitution, doesn't say they must be decided by a plurality of votes.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2018
Rep. Poliquin’s campaign raises concerns over handling of ballots in ranked-choice voting process
But Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says the concerns appear to be unfounded and that 'trying to delegitimize the election process is a bit reckless at this point.'
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