AUGUSTA (AP) — A ballot initiative to allow a southern Maine casino is set to be first on November’s ballot.
Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap drew the order Wednesday.
The first question is to allow slot machines or a casino in York County and asks voters if they want to allow a certain out-of-state company to seek state and local approval to do so.
The second question would be to expand Medicaid to qualified adults under 65 with incomes at or below 138 percent of the federal poverty line.
The Secretary of State’s office is accepting public comments on the wording of the questions until Sept. 1.
The election is Nov. 7.
Voters will also decide on a transportation bond and a constitutional amendment to change state pension funding requirements.
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less