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Two citizen initiatives certified to the state legislature in Maine

On Nov. 30, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed that two citizen initiative campaigns—Protect Maine Elections and Our Power—submitted enough signatures for each initiative to be certified to the state legislature. Each initiative will have a chance of being approved by the state legislature or appearing on the Nov.…

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Runoff to determine who will be Austin’s next mayor

Welcome to the Wednesday, December 7, Brew.

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More states offer health coverage to immigrant children

A small but growing number of states are extending government health benefits to children regardless of their immigration status.

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Don’t vote for just one: Ranked choice voting is gaining ground

Last month, voters in Nevada, Seattle and at least six other jurisdictions around the country approved measures to change how they elect their leaders. Instead of voting for just one candidate, they instead will rank a slate of candidates.

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US police rarely deploy deadly robots to confront suspects

The unabashedly liberal city of San Francisco became the unlikely proponent of weaponized police robots this week after supervisors approved them for limited use

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Biden’s state dinner for Macron includes notable VIP guests

WASHINGTON — Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, KKR and Co. co-founder Henry Kravis and film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg were among the guests Thursday at President Joe Biden’s first state dinner honoring French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Bidens to serve Maine lobster to Macron despite Whole Foods ban

Whole Foods announced a ban on the sale of Maine lobsters, citing a danger to North Atlantic right whales

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Bidens to serve Maine lobster to Macron despite Whole Foods ban over its danger to whales

Whole Foods announces ban on sale of Maine lobsters citing danger to North Atlantic right whales

The Independent UK

Behind the scenes: A peek at the decor, the menu at Biden state dinner for French President Macron

President Biden hosts his first state dinner on Thursday, for President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be attending. The Sun-Times has the delicious details.

Chicago Sun-Times

Citing risk to endangered whales, Whole Foods hits pause on Maine lobster — for now

Two seafood monitoring groups downgraded Maine lobster's sustainability ratings, prompting Whole Foods to pause purchases. Here's how environmental groups and state leaders are reacting.

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Whole Foods to stop buying Maine lobster, pleasing sustainability groups, angering the industry

Environmental groups again are at odds with politicians and fishermen in New England after a decision by high-end retail giant Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster.

Chicago Sun-Times

Whole Foods decision to pull Maine lobster divides activists and politicians

Company cites decisions by pair of sustainability organizations to take away their endorsements of the US lobster fishing industry

The Guardian - US

Whole Foods decision to pull lobster divides enviros, pols

Environmental groups are once again at odds with politicians and fishermen in New England in the wake of a decision by high-end retail giant Whole Foods to stop selling Maine lobster

The Independent UK

Some states open college savings accounts for every newborn

States, cities and community groups that offer free money to families to jump-start college savings face a dilemma: The families most in need often fail to sign up.

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Wave After Wave Of Snow To Arrive In Great Lakes, Northeast

AccuWeather meteorologists warn that wintry conditions are here to stay in the northern United States.

Fortune

Ranked: The loneliest states in America

Maine topped the list as the loneliest state, followed by Florida and then Ohio.

Daily Mirror

New home owners shocked to find abandoned and malnourished dog left in cupboard

The couple had just purchased their new home in Maine, New England, US, and were getting ready to decorate the rooms when the pair found a neglected and hungry dog in the house

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Official: US House race in Maine heading to ranked runoff

Maine officials say Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden will need to survive a ranked choice runoff to hold onto his seat

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The Independent UK

Golden, Poliquin vie again over swing House seat in Maine

Democrats hope to hold on to a key swing district in Maine as two-term incumbent Rep. Jared Golden faces a challenge from a former congressman

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Mfiondu Kabengele reportedly traveling with Celtics; may debut with Boston

The two way big man is reportedly off his usual assignment with the Maine Celtics to help fill in for Luke Kornet.

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To reduce trash, some states charge the companies producing it

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville is growing, and so are its piles of trash.

Financial Times

Can a really, really big flagpole unite America? That’s the plan

Meet the Worcesters of Maine, a family building the gargantuan Flagpole of Freedom

USA Today Sports Media Group

Roxbury native AJ Reeves excited for shot with Maine Celtics

The 6-foot-6 wing signed a deal with Boston's G League affiliate this summer.

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Campaigns for three Maine initiatives submit signatures for 2023 ballot

In Maine, three campaigns submitted signatures for initiatives this week to make the ballot for November 7, 2023. The signatures were submitted to the Secretary of State. If the minimum valid signature requirement is met, the initiatives with enough signatures will appear on the ballot for voters to approve.

The Independent UK

Dr Oz mocked as he botches map of Pennsylvania: ‘Maybe he’s just confused’

“We do not have a Republican senator north of North Carolina on the Atlantic Coast until you get to Maine if I don’t hold this seat,” GOP nominee says

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