The ballot will include five citizens’ initiatives and one bond issue.
question 4 2016
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Maine business groups want to change wording of minimum wage referendum
They say the language doesn’t fully explain the future impact, but supporters say adding details would confuse voters.
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Millions of dollars flow into Maine ballot initiative campaigns
Backers of expanding gun-sale background checks have received more than $3 million so far, and Maine’s other four ballot initiatives are also receiving sizable checks.
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Maine business-backed $10-an-hour minimum wage bill falls short
The Senate votes 22-12 to support the proposal, short of the two-thirds majority needed to make it law before Mainers vote on a $12-an-hour initiative in November.