Matt Gagnon and Harris Van Pate discuss the Laurel Libby lawsuit, which was dismissed as moot after Libby regained her voting and speaking rights in the Maine House. Van Pate explains mootness in legal terms, noting that the legislature’s action restored Libby’s rights, making the case irrelevant. Gagnon expresses concern about the precedent set by the legislature’s ability to censure members, potentially targeting future legislators. Van Pate highlights the partisan nature of censures in Maine, noting that Republicans have been censured more frequently than Democrats. Both agree that the legislature should reevaluate the censure process to prevent future abuses.
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.
