While commissioners stress that the reviews will be conducted ‘without any suggestion of impropriety,’ findings of problems could lead to proposals for regular audits of the political action committees.
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Maine Ethics Commission votes 2-1 to investigate power line opponent
The commission’s decision follows a complaint from a political action committee backing Central Maine Power’s proposed $1 billion transmission line through western Maine’s mountains.
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Mills nominates Durham Republican, Hampden independent for state ethics panel
Former Maine Attorney General Bill Schneider and Hampden Town Councilor Dennis Marble face confirmation hearings in the Legislature for vacancies on the 5-member commission.
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Latest resignation leaves Maine ethics panel with only 3 of 5 seats filled
The departure of Republican Bradford Pattershall has left the campaign-finance oversight panel shorthanded as a busy election season heats up.
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Ethics commission says slashing casino campaign fine was in state’s best interests
Members say collecting the full $500,000 would have been difficult, and getting $100,000 still sends a strong message that late and inaccurate finance reporting won’t be tolerated.
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Want to trim 80% off your record-setting campaign finance fine? Be a casino backer living in the Caribbean
Ethics commission staff recommends failed casino campaign pay just $100,000 instead of the original $500,000.
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Judge says Gov. LePage must release public campaign funds within 3 days
The decision by Justice William Stokes follows a lawsuit against LePage for his refusal to sign a routine financial order allowing the money to go to Clean Election Act candidates.
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Commission decides Clean Election candidates will get only partial payments
Lawsuits may be next, after the panel that oversees the program is forced to limit disbursements because political wrangling has left the account short of money.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Democrat running for governor fined $300 for campaign finance violations
Former state Rep. Diane Russell of Portland was penalized for not providing enough detail about her spending.
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Ethics staff: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Russell broke campaign finance rules
The former Portland lawmaker didn’t give enough details on how she spent money and failed to disclose that she paid campaign funds to a member of her household.