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The bill would replace the current flag with the state flag used from 1901 to 1909, which features a pine tree in the center of a white field and a blue star in the upper left corner.

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State leaders and residents are far from unified on how much Maine can afford to spend to support asylum seekers – and on how much responsibility it has to do so.

The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.

The proposal from Rep. David Boyer, R-Poland, garnered bipartisan support in the House last week before failing Tuesday in the Senate.

"America needs comprehensive immigration reform, and reaching such an agreement has proven to be drawn-out and illusive."

This should not be read as a trend so far, especially since Democrats still have opportunities to claw back some of the early Republican victories.

The legislation would exempt the sale of gold and silver coins and bullion from the state sales and use tax effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Under federal law, asylum seekers are prohibited from finding work until they are granted asylum.

Maine's labor commissioner will fulfill an obligation to petition the federal government to allow asylum seekers to find employment while their cases are in limbo.