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Massachusetts

Republican Party gains in popularity as states shift to GOP

BOSTON – Massachusetts remains one of the most liberal states in the U.S., but a Republican tide has pushed the nation closer to the GOP corner, a new survey of Americans' political leanings shows. Gallup tracking surveys show 20 states were either solidly Republican or leaning that way last

SCOTUS

Sen. Collins most concerned about SCOTUS nominee’s views on separation of powers

(CNSNews.com) – Judge Merrick Garland, nominated by President Obama to succeed conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, is "clearly an accomplished juror" and "highly intelligent," Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told MSNBC on Wednesday, one day after meeting with Garland. "I found that he had thought

Barack Obama

Obama won’t name Cashes Ledge an undersea monument

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — White House officials said Friday that President Barack Obama is not considering an underwater mountain in the Gulf of Maine for designation as a national monument, a message welcomed by commercial fisherman but frustrating to environmentalists. Environmental groups want Obama to permanently protect Cashes Ledge, an underwater

Massachusetts

This week in New England history: March 14-20

A list of significant dates in New England history: March 14

Massachusetts

Some New England lawmakers propose leaving Eastern Time

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As most Americans braced themselves for losing an hour of sleep this past weekend, some corners of the country were considering bold alternatives to daylight saving time. California has a bill that would ask voters to abolish the practice of changing clocks twice a year. Lawmakers

Republicans

Maine’s LePage puts up ‘wanted’ posters targeting unions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage is coming under attack for displaying wanted posters targeting environmentalists, unions and others at his latest town hall-style meeting, where he sparred with critics and gave one of them a sarcastic "buh-bye" as the protester was escorted from the building. The

Massachusetts

Bay State tops NE in creating family-friendly conditions

Massachusetts tops New England in terms of social and economic policies that improve family well-being and prosperity, as well as that of their communities, according to a recently developed index. The Bay State ranked in the top 20, ahead of New Hampshire, which held the top spot in 2015 rankings

Massachusetts

This week in New England history: March 7-13

A list of significant dates in New England history: March 7