But Senate President Justin Alfond and House Speaker Mark Eves also say the no-bid contract may not have protections against poor performance, including plagiarism.
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Maine ethics panel slaps record fine on National Organization for Marriage
The ethics panel vote means donors to the 2009 effort that repealed Maine’s gay-marriage law will likely be identified.
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Release of anti-gay marriage group 2009 donors eagerly, anxiously awaited in Maine
The National Organization for Marriage is fighting findings in state investigation, but LGBT people say donors should stand and be counted.
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Record fine sought for national group that fought gay marriage in Maine
The state ethics commission may penalize NOM for spending to influence a 2009 vote but not disclosing donor names, which the agency now has but is refusing to release.
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Republican Susan Collins earns independent Angus King’s endorsement
The two were political opponents when King beat Collins in the 1994 Maine governor’s race.
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Analysis of Maine welfare system: Still much to reform
A controversial consultant calls for changes in line with Gov. LePage’s policies, leading to claims the report is a political document.
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Oversight committee hands off CDC document-shredding case to Maine AG
Members reach no consensus on lawbreaking at the state Center for Disease Control, but some say there was misconduct and a cover-up.
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Even neutral businesses risk backlash over political pit stops
Becky’s Diner in Portland is targeted briefly after Govs. LePage and Christie visit, in an age of partisan passions and Internet attacks.
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Group aims for stronger Maine Clean Election Act
After court decisions and state actions cut candidate participation, the group hopes to change the rules.
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Maine activist group apologizes to disabled Republican lawmaker for offensive mailer
The Maine People’s Alliance criticized Rep. Dale Crafts, of Lisbon, for voting against Medicaid expansion.