Larry from Hallowell expressed concern about a new gun law requiring guns to be locked in cars. They discussed a property tax proposal that would exempt seniors from property taxes, noting it would increase state spending by $26 million annually, potentially rising to over $100 million. Speaker 1 argued against the proposal, citing its unfairness and potential future financial strain on towns. They also highlighted the financial burdens of middle-aged parents compared to seniors, emphasizing the unfairness of the tax break.
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.
The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
