ballot questions
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
Opponents of Portland rent-control measure spent big to sway vote
Say No To Rent Control spent more than $285,000 in its effort, spending $21.24 for every vote it received.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2017
Our View: LePage’s Medicaid stance subverts the voters’ will
The governor has had his chance to obstruct expansion of health insurance coverage to about 70,000 low-income residents. Now it's his duty to see that it takes place.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2017
Want ranked-choice voting? Elect candidates who will support a constitutional amendment
The fate of this critical reform depends on who wins in 2018, Sens. Cathy Breen and Shenna Bellows say.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2017
Charles Lawton: Elect politicians for ability to collaborate on progress, not their stances on issues
And 'will of the people' votes are not an effective fix for self-interest government when lawmakers implement them however they see fit.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Jim Fossel: Mainers were too smart for casino scam
Now the state would be well served by smart regulation.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2017
Jim Fossel: Legislature is ignoring will of people
It's worrisome they don't seem to feel a responsibility to enact ranked-choice voting.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2017
Another View: Democrats and Republicans can agree on state Question 4
Giving the Maine employee pension fund more time to recover from a down market will ease the burden on taxpayers.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2017
Maine ethics commission levies record $500,000 in fines against York County casino campaign
After 7 hours of deliberation and a series of 4-1 votes, the panel penalizes four ballot question committees behind the referendum for a casino in York County.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2017
Commentary: Medicaid expansion is the right medicine for all of Maine
Maine voters have a chance to show that we want more people to have health insurance, not fewer.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2017
Commentary: Question 2 would actually achieve the opposite of what it claims
Portland ballot Question 2 would also set a dangerous precedent for all Maine communities.
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