Representative Laura Libby discussed the fast-paced legislative session in Augusta, anticipating a majority budget passage by March 31. She criticized recent energy bills, noting they won’t lower costs but are politically motivated for election year. Libby highlighted the ineffectiveness of proposed healthcare price controls, which could harm hospitals, especially small rural ones. She also opposed income tax increases, citing a 65% budget increase over seven years and advocating for spending cuts instead. Libby emphasized that Maine does not need more revenue; it needs to reduce spending.
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
