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Lawyers refuse subpoenas after state ethics panel votes to investigate casino campaign

by Eric Russell June 9, 2017June 9, 2017

The commission will investigate the finances of the campaign to build a casino in York County, but attorneys for its backers refuse to accept the subpoenas.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Southern Maine casino backers should get serious state scrutiny

by The Editorial Board June 9, 2017June 8, 2017

Horseracing Jobs Fairness has shown that they won’t open up unless someone’s pushing them.

Local & State, News, Politics

Ethics commission staff calls for probe of casino referendum campaign

by Kevin Miller June 2, 2017June 3, 2017

The investigation would heighten scrutiny of a secretive campaign that ranks among Maine’s most expensive ballot initiatives.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: How about this for a casino solution – gamble and pass it

by Jim Fossel May 21, 2017May 19, 2017

Then repeal it, and come up with sensible regulations for developing and regulating gambling in Maine down the road.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers may try an unusual legislative maneuver to stop York County casino vote

by Scott Thistle May 14, 2017May 14, 2017

The idea, to pass and then repeal the proposal, is one of the options under discussion, but not all agree the strategy is a good one.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Casino funds for harness racing a bad bet for Maine

by The Editorial Board May 8, 2017May 8, 2017

There are better uses for slot machine revenue than propping up an industry that is dying on its own.

Local & State, News, Politics

Lawmakers seek probe of York County casino ballot committee

by Scott Thistle April 27, 2017April 27, 2017

The state ethics commission has been asked to determine whether Horseracing Jobs Fairness failed to accurately disclose who funded the effort to get the question on the November ballot.