The documents released by the Maine ethics commission detail the energy company’s funding of the Stop the Corridor group and how a Virginia consultant working for NextEra funneled money to the Maine Democratic Party.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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State ethics commission fines group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum
The Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee was assessed a $35,000 fine for late notifications of major contributions to donors and the commission.
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The FBI set a standard for active shooter training. Ten years later, Maine still isn’t widely using it.
Ongoing training varies by department and agency, and not all departments use the program identified by the FBI as the national standard for active shooter trainings.
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Group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum faces fines for late notice of major donations
The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.
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Some families of Lewiston victims want role in commission investigating shootings
Arthur Barnard, whose son Arthur Strout was killed in the Oct. 25 rampage, wants to have a seat on the commission investigating the shootings. An attorney representing the family said other victims’ families also want to be involved.
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Some lawmakers reluctant to hand subpoena power to Lewiston shooting commission
Two top Republican senators expressed frustration with a lack of lawmaker involvement in the commission, though Democratic leaders said they generally support the request for subpoena powers.
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Commission investigating Lewiston shootings begins ‘daunting’ task, requests subpoena power
The commission appoints 4 staff members, says it plans to issue a written report on its findings within 6 months and plans to ask the Legislature for authorization to issue subpoenas.
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As Portland faces decision on encampments, other U.S. cities also struggle to address homelessness
The City Council is set to decide whether to pause encampment sweeps at the same time other cities tackle similar challenges in new ways, including with ‘micro apartments’ and safe camping areas.
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Maine lawmaker’s proposal reflects national debate about gun-free zones, but faces strong opposition
A similar proposal didn’t make it out of committee in 2017, and some legislative leaders said they are opposed to Rep. Jim White’s bill to assign liability to owners of gun-free zones where people are hurt or injured.
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Lewiston shootings inspire wave of legislation
A list of after-deadline bill requests for the upcoming session includes more than a half-dozen proposals, from tightening gun safety laws to discouraging gun-free zones.