Rachel Talbot Ross becomes first Black speaker of Maine House
The new legislative session began on a historic note with the Portland Democrat getting sworn in 50 years after father became the state's first Black lawmaker.
Source: sunjournal.com
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Rachel Talbot Ross selected as Maine's first Black speaker
Ross, like her father, Gerald Talbot, previously served as head of the Maine NAACP.
Source: newscentermaine.com
Daughter of Maine's 1st Black legislator named state House speaker
Fifty years ago, Democrat Rachel Talbot Ross' father was the first Black person elected to the Main legislature. Learn more at Boston.com.
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Maine Daughter of 1st Black Legislator Named House Speaker – NECN
The Maine House selected Democrat Rachel Talbot Ross to be its first Black speaker on Tuesday in a vote witnessed by her proud father, who made history himself...
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Plan to provide heating assistance and relief checks fails in Maine Senate
Republicans in the Maine Senate rejected the bill, which fell short of getting a two-thirds majority needed to pass as emergency legislation and take effect immediately.
Source: centralmaine.com