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PublishedMarch 10, 2025
Bill seeks to give Maine legislators final approval over chief of cannabis office
State officials say the legislation unfairly singles out the Office of Cannabis Policy and undermines the executive branch, while supporters say it's an important step in restoring trust and transparency for the industry.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2024
Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits
While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they're elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2021
Sen. Craig Hickman: Vote yes on Question 3 to reaffirm that all power is inherent in the people.
Maine should amend our Constitution to enshrine a right to food, the state senator and organic farmer writes.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2021
Voters will decide if Mainers have a constitutional right to food
The Legislature approved the proposal by a two-thirds margin, but some critics worry that embedding the language in the Maine Constitution could have unintended consequences.
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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Bills requiring photo ID for Maine voters poised for defeat in Legislature
On a series of party-line votes, 3 bills that would require voters to show photo ID at the polls were rejected by majority Democrats on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee.
Sen. Craig Hickman
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