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Question 4: What you need to know about the right-to-repair referendum

The technology to keep your vehicle on the road is changing. This referendum deals with who should have the right to repair it.

Thirty-three states have introduced about 200 new PFAS policies or laws this year alone.

by David Dahl and Samantha Hogan September 24, 2023August 8, 2024

Legislators want to know why they weren’t informed as required by law. A meeting with officials is planned for next month.

It’s met the requirements to become a Maine political party; if it chooses to do so, it could cause extraordinary chaos.

An analysis by the state’s public advocate presents information, but few conclusions, about November’s utility referendum.

State legislators’ voting records varied widely last session.

Environmental and labor officials ask the administration to do more to include the Wabanaki tribes of Maine in offshore wind talks.

Voters will decide on Nov. 7 whether the state’s power distribution system will be maintained by investor-owned utilities or a state-led nonprofit.

by Jim Fossel August 27, 2023August 26, 2023

Let’s not stand by while our elected officials are rendered irrelevant.

More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.