They indicate that key figures in the campaign tried to conceal entrepreneur Shawn Scott’s funding role.
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Casino effort in York County fuels push to stem abuse of citizen initiative process
It’s said that the project will bring millions in tax relief and revenue, but the early winners are backers with no ties to Maine – and lawmakers are taking notice.
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Lawmakers make case that Maine’s initiative process is being gamed
As proof, members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee cite the dizzying array of out-of-state and overseas entities with ties to the casino question on the November ballot.
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Legislature clears path for York County casino referendum
However, the controversial ballot initiative backed by more than $4 million in contributions is still under scrutiny for its compliance with campaign finance laws.
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Ethics commission staff calls for probe of casino referendum campaign
The investigation would heighten scrutiny of a secretive campaign that ranks among Maine’s most expensive ballot initiatives.
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Bill calls for nearly doubling number of signatures needed for Maine ballot initiatives
The proposed constitutional amendment is one of several that aim to address what some view as the overuse of Maine’s referendum process for policymaking.
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Proponents of York County casino submit petitions calling for 2017 vote
The group is making a second attempt to put the issue before voters, this time aiming for the November election.