Matt Gagnon discussed the controversy surrounding the voter ID question on Maine’s ballot, which was proposed by Shenna Bellows and later revised. The Dinner Table group, which supports the measure, is challenging the ballot language, claiming it misrepresents the proposal and fails to meet standards of clarity, accuracy, and impartiality. The final ballot question includes changes to absentee voting, prepaid postage, and photo ID requirements. Gagnon criticized Bellows for her handling of the question, arguing it was intentionally biased to fail. He also expressed concern that the inclusion of multiple changes could jeopardize the voter ID measure’s success.
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.
