The measure would require more reporting of funding sources, and disclosures if petitioners are being paid to collect voters’ signatures, among other provisions.
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LePage accuses lawmakers of ‘witch hunt’ over diversion of state-owned timber
During a tense meeting, the governor slams legislators and says he had ‘zero involvement’ in decisions to stop shipping wood to mills owned by vocal critics of his position on Canadian lumber tariffs.
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Lawmaker says Sabattus candidate who insulted Florida students shouldn’t run for office
Republican Sen. Amy Volk of Scarborough joins Democrats who have called on Leslie Gibson, a Republican running for the District 57 House seat, to leave the race.
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Deadline looms for candidates for governor, Congress and Legislature
The ballots for the June 12 primary elections are starting to take shape as candidates file qualifying petition signatures prior to Thursday’s deadline.
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Legislative panel backs $60 million in tax incentives for Bath Iron Works
The controversial proposal would require the shipyard to meet investment and employment benchmarks.
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Maine rethinks requiring student proficiency to earn a diploma
A 2012 reform measure should be retooled, say Maine education officials, sending tremors through districts where transition has already begun.
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NRA’s influence in Maine doesn’t depend on political contributions
In a state steeped in hunting culture, the lobbying organization gets results by mobilizing its membership
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Sponsor of bill to allow guns in cars on school campuses now wants to kill it
In the aftermath of the Parkland school massacre, Rep. John Martin tells the Education Committee that the time isn’t right to discuss the bill.
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Controversial bill to give BIW tax credits stalls in State House, extending foe’s food strike
A legislative committee appears to favor the $60 million in incentives but delays a vote on the 16th day of an activist’s liquid-only diet.
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Female lobbyists calling out sexual misconduct in Augusta
Some of the women alleging harassment will testify in support of a law that would mandate stronger training and education for lawmakers and their staffs.