A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and advocates is touting a proposal to revoke the monopoly status of the state’s 2 largest power distribution companies and force them to sell their assets to a consumer-owned nonprofit.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Proposed ballot initiative to block non-citizens from voting falls short
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office says the initiative, inspired by debate in Portland about allowing non-citizens to vote in city elections, did not have enough valid signatures.
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Maine Senate rejects attempt to end COVID-19 state of emergency
Republicans have been pushing since last spring to rein in Gov. Janet Mills’ emergency powers during the pandemic, arguing lawmakers should have a seat at the table.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
State validates more than 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.
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Lines are being drawn in the next election for Maine governor
No other Republicans are stepping forward as former two-term Gov. Paul Lepage lobs shots at Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Lewiston’s Nate Libby stepping down as Senate majority leader
The four-term Democrat said he’ll remain in the Legislature.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Sen. Eloise Vitelli: Looking ahead to the new year at the State House
With the holidays and the shortest day of the year behind us, I’m looking forward to the new year. The new legislative session will begin in January, and I know my colleagues and I are eager to get to work, even if we’re not all gathering in the State House as we normally would be. […]
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Maine People’s Party plans to start enrolling members this week
A new, progressive political party hopes to become a force in state and national politics.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
New Gloucester residents start petition to recall selectman
Following public outcry against George Colby’s comment at a Dec. 3 meeting, some residents have begun an effort to remove Colby from his post.
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Special election set for Winthrop-area state Senate seat, left vacant by new secretary of state
Democrat Craig Hickman and Republicans Earle McCormick and William Guerrette Jr. have said they are interested in seeking the nomination for the District 14 Senate seat vacated when Shenna Bellows was elected secretary of state.