Explore

Capitol CurrentCapitol Current
What the Governor of Georgia Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Georgia Can Do About Congressional Maps

An explanation of the Georgia governor's powers and political influence in the high-stakes process of drawing new congressional district lines.
Capitol CurrentCapitol Current
What the Governor of Arkansas Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Arkansas Can Do About Congressional Maps

Explaining the specific powers and limitations of the Arkansas governor in the process of drawing and approving the state's congressional district maps.
Capitol CurrentCapitol Current
What the Governor of Iowa Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Iowa Can Do About Congressional Maps

An explanation of Iowa's unique, non-partisan redistricting process and the specific, formal powers the state's governor has over the final maps.
Capitol CurrentCapitol Current
What the Governor of Connecticut Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Connecticut Can Do About Congressional Maps

An explanation of the Connecticut governor's actual power in the complex, multi-stage process of drawing new congressional district lines.
Rapid ReadRapid Read
Maine Harness Racing Commission Lists Katherine Clark as Office Associate II

Maine Harness Racing Commission Lists Katherine Clark as Office Associate II

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF) has listed Katie Clark as an Office Associate II for the Maine State Harness Racing Commission. Her contact information, including her email address (katherine.r.clark@maine.gov) and phone number (207-287-3221), is publicly available. The commission's Augusta office staff also includes Shane Bacon, Executive Director, and Miles D. Greenleaf, Program Supervisor. The Maine State Harness Racing Commission is located at 28 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, with a physical address at 90 Blossom Lane, Deering Building, Augusta, ME 04330. The department provides various online services and contact options for the public, including a TTY Users Maine Relay 711 service.
Capitol CurrentCapitol Current
What the Governor of Colorado Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Colorado Can Do About Congressional Maps

An explanation of the Colorado governor's limited and indirect role in the congressional redistricting process following voter-approved reforms.
Capitol CurrentCapitol Current
What the Governor of Kansas Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Kansas Can Do About Congressional Maps

Explore the specific powers the Governor of Kansas has in the congressional redistricting process, from the powerful veto to the influence of the bully pulpit.
AP NewsAP News
Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Time is not on his side

Troy Jackson is scrambling to defeat Maine Sen. Susan Collins. Time is not on his side

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is racing against time in his bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins
1Weather1Weather
Understanding Maine's First and Last Frost Dates

Understanding Maine's First and Last Frost Dates

Learn how Maine's frost dates impact gardening and planting schedules, with tips for maximizing the growing season.
The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal
Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

The Sunshine Protection Act is stalled, meaning Americans will likely turn their clocks back again this fall.
USA TodayUSA Today
Can House Democrats stay unified next year? It may be up to one man

Can House Democrats stay unified next year? It may be up to one man

Internal divisions have dragged House Speaker Mike Johnson down for months. On the verge of power, can Hakeem Jeffries avoid the same fate?
Rapid ReadRapid Read
Former Maine Judge Alan Pease, Creator of 'Sturdley' Hot Dog, Dies at 95

Former Maine Judge Alan Pease, Creator of 'Sturdley' Hot Dog, Dies at 95

Alan Crosby Pease, a former Maine judge and the original owner of a hot dog stand that later became Red’s Eats, has died at the age of 95. Pease, who passed away on September 2, was known for creating the 'Sturdley' hot dog, a grilled hot dog with melted cheese, which remains a popular item on the Red’s Eats menu. He initially owned a hot dog stand called The Little Trailer in Wiscasset, which he later sold. Pease also had a distinguished legal career, serving as a deputy chief judge and later chief judge in the Maine District Court. He was highly regarded for his knowledge of the law and his fair approach to cases, as noted by former Assistant Attorney General John Atwood and former Maine District Court Judge Geoffrey Rushlau.