Right to Repair
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PublishedOctober 29, 2023
Opponents of public utility takeover far outspend supporters as Election Day nears
The owners of Maine's largest power companies have spent more than $37 million to defeat Question 3, while the leading supporter of a public utility takeover has spent just over $1 million.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Carmakers taking away the keys? Right to repair referendum a question of access
Technology continues to evolve in new cars with computerized systems controlling every facet of a vehicle's operation. Who can access that digital data is at the root of Question 4.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Our View: Yes on Question 4 to preserve Maine’s right to repair our vehicles
That most important relationship – between a Mainer and their mechanic – could be put in peril.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
Commentary: Maine right to repair referendum question oversteps the mark
The right to repair should be protected. We shouldn’t have to open ourselves to security risks while doing so.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2023
Spending piles up in Pine Tree Power, right-to-repair referendum campaigns
The owners of Maine's largest power companies have spent nearly $30 million to oppose Question 3, while backers of Question 4, the right-to-repair proposal, have raised $4 million.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
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.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2023
Housing, cost of living top of mind for Mainers in UNH poll
Hot-button issues like abortion and gun control have taken a back seat to the economic concerns that affect respondents' lives on a daily basis.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Right-to-repair law could mean cheaper fixes for products, legislators told
But dealers said the proposal to let consumers seek less expensive repairs for electronics, outdoor equipment and other items could expose the public to security and safety risks.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2023
Right to Repair ballot initiative petitions approved by Maine secretary of state
The issue will go before voters in November unless the Maine Legislature approves it this session.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Vehicle right-to-repair question in Maine may be decided at the polls
The Maine Right to Repair Coalition said it has collected enough signatures for a referendum that might open certain types of vehicle diagnostic data to independent auto service shops.