Matt Gagnon and Jim from Saco discuss the implications of a proposed voter ID law in Maine. Jim, a disabled individual, expresses concerns about accessing absentee ballots if the law passes. Matt acknowledges the potential difficulties but suggests legislative fixes might be made in the next session. He criticizes the lengthy and complex question on the ballot, which includes unpopular provisions like changes to ballot drop boxes, which could jeopardize the voter ID measure’s passage. Matt supports voter ID but criticizes the abuse of the absentee system by political operatives, which he believes is the real issue.
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.