Matt Gagnon discussed the recent legislative activities in Maine, highlighting the controversial LD 1971 bill which restricts state and local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration enforcement unless it involves criminal investigations. The bill passed the House 74-73 and the Senate 21-14, with bipartisan support. Gagnon criticized the bill, suggesting it could make Maine a de facto sanctuary state and expressing frustration over the legislature’s actions, which he believes are out of touch with public opinion and driven by Democratic overconfidence. He also mentioned the cigarette tax and other budget items under consideration.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
