Publicly and privately financed candidates using “leadership PACs” to get around donor caps, according to a report by Maine Citizens for Clean Elections.
Steve Mistler
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Recall vote to put state unions in crosshairs?
Given Gov. LePage’s willingness to battle unions in the past, the recall results could strengthen his efforts.
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State has Montreal aircraft,train maker on its radar
LePage administration officials met last month with two representatives from Bombardier Inc.
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Election 2012: Rivals hit Poliquin on pike widening
The GOP U.S. Senate hopeful draws criticism for backing a 1991 initiative to stop a turnpike expansion.
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Election 2012: Summers well-known, a ‘better candidate’ than in 2008
Sixth in a series profiling the candidates for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Maine Republican Olympia Snowe.
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Agency finds Maine debt outlook improved
Standard & Poor’s view is at odds with Moody’s, which last week issued a ‘negative’ outlook.
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S&P: No rating change for Maine bonds
Rating agency improves outlook from ‘negative’ to ‘stable.’
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Candidate faces criminal charge of theft
Michael Hein allegedly falsified documents to obtain public campaign funding under the Clean Election Act
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Candidate charged with attempting to steal campaign funds
Michael Hein, of Augusta, allegedly falsified documents saying he qualified for Clean Elections funding in his campaign for the state House.
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2012 Election: In wake of tragedies, an imprint emerges on Poliquin’s politics
State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin emphasizes fiscal reform and enjoys a close alliance with Gov. LePage.