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PublishedFebruary 22, 2019
Saco Sen. Chenette: Maine government should be responsive to the people, not to special interests
A new bill would ban contributions from lobbyists to legislators year-round – not just in session.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2018
Our View: Ethics panel shows that everyone is not equal under Maine election law
Slashing the fine that casino backers owe for campaign-finance violations sends a troubling message.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2018
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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PublishedAugust 28, 2018
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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PublishedAugust 2, 2018
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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PublishedJune 27, 2018
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.
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PublishedMay 30, 2018
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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PublishedMay 23, 2018
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.
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PublishedApril 25, 2018
Ethics panel divides on proposal prompted by anonymous political website
The plan for changes is a response to a complaint against Maine Republican Party Executive Director Jason Savage, who said a website he ran that attacked a Democratic candidate was not a party undertaking.
