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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Our View: Rep. Talbot Ross reaches an important milestone
The first Black person elected to legislative leadership in Maine will bring a perspective to policy development that has been missing.
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A crowded field emerges in race to replace Maine’s secretary of state
Six Democrats who hope to replace outgoing Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap will participate in a public forum Tuesday night.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans should start planning for 2022
If the party raises money and recruits candidates, the midterms could be a wave year – in the Blaine House, the Legislature and the 2nd District.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s next speaker of the House is making history already
Biddeford’s Ryan Fecteau will be the youngest speaker of the House for any state Legislature in the U.S.
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Democrats nominate Ryan Fecteau as next speaker of Maine House
With the party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, the 28-year-old lawmaker from Biddeford is all but assured of the leadership position.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Recounts in Maine House races rescheduled after COVID-19 case
The state has rescheduled recounts in two legislative elections after a state employee tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the state to temporarily close office space.
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How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?
The state’s four Electoral College voters are expected to cast 3 votes for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump next month, even as Republicans loyal to Trump raise the possibility of interventions in some states.
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Recounts in 2 State House contests scheduled for Friday
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said Tuesday that the recounts were requested by two Republican candidates who were narrowly defeated by Democratic House incumbents.
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Watchdog report says Maine’s legal defense program for the poor lacks oversight, organization
The Legislature’s accountability office released the first part of its report on Maine’s program Monday.