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Campaign finance

Published
September 30, 2021

Maine ethics commission orders investigation into conservative group’s software system

In a split vote, the commission decided to have its staff review whether the American Legislative Exchange Council is illegally trying to influence elections.
Published
July 30, 2021

State ethics panel launches probe into company that donated to Democrats

The now disbanded Alpine Initiatives LLC donated $150,000 to the Maine Democratic Party in October 2018, just 4 days after the company was registered in Maine.
Published
July 10, 2021

Commentary: Voting rights legislation should have passed, but not for reasons you think

The proposal would have outlawed House gerrymandering and ended dark money – provisions worth pursuing in any compromise versions.
Published
June 4, 2021

Sen. Joe Baldacci: Bill will close dangerous loophole, prevent foreign influence on Maine voters

L.D. 194 isn’t about the corridor project, but rather about responsible governance and sound policy.
Published
May 26, 2021

Commentary: Charter Commission race makes dysfunction in Portland politics even clearer

Noting the strain of funding and running his campaign as an hourly worker, Anthony Emerson also says that a divisive mailer has prevented discussion of key city issues.

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Published
May 13, 2021

Commentary: Dark money erodes our trust in democracy – Maine’s senators can restore it

The For the People Act will ensure our state’s candidates don’t see a repeat of the deluge of outside spending that took place in 2020.
Published
May 3, 2021

Letter: Legislators should support campaign finance reform
Published
May 2, 2021

Jim Fossel: Maine should limit all PAC contributions

A cap and tax on business, nonprofit and union contributions would do more than a corporate donation ban to reduce the influence of big money in politics.
Published
April 27, 2021

Maine might ban corporations from making campaign donations

The proposal would stop corporations from donating to candidate campaigns or leadership PACs.
Published
March 15, 2021

Legislation that would silence foreign companies in Maine ballot campaigns gets first look

Three bills before the Maine Legislature would prevent companies like Hydro-Quebec from spending money to influence statewide ballot questions, including one in November on a controversial power line.