Representative Mike Soboleski discussed the upcoming “Girl First” rally on Saturday, emphasizing support for girls in sports and Title IX. He criticized the Maine Human Rights Act for including gender identity, advocating for a bill to remove it. Rep Mike Soboleski highlighted the legislative tensions, including the Liz Caruso bill and the governor’s stance. He noted the recent school board vote to revoke the AC triple A policy. Soboleski also criticized the Democratic control in Augusta, citing a $120 million budget hole and suggesting using unfilled government positions and special revenue accounts to address it.
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.