Representative David Boyer discussed the rally to save Maine kids at 9 AM in the Hall of Flags, highlighting 150 child deaths under state supervision over the past years. He emphasized LD 127, which aims to give lawmakers oversight tools by allowing the Government Oversight Committee to access case files. Despite bipartisan support, Democrats are blocking the bill, fearing it could expose their administration. Boyer praised Democrats Adam Lee and Craig Hickman for their efforts. He also mentioned upcoming veto day, where bills on data centers and sealed records are expected to be vetoed, and expressed hope for the bill’s passage despite political obstacles.
Community members are coming together next month for "Tee Off for Doc," a lively night of mini golf, local trivia, and live music at minibar in support of a local family following a recent kidney transplant
A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.
