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PublishedDecember 13, 2024
Maine sued over new voter-approved campaign finance limits
Supporters of the new law expected the challenge and hope to set a new Supreme Court precedent supporting the limits.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2024
The new dark money: How influencers get paid big bucks to court your vote
Online influencers who usually traffic in makeup, crocheting or parenting are earning thousands of dollars for a single TikTok or Instagram post on behalf of groups backing Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2024
The new dark money: How influencers get paid big bucks to court your vote
Online influencers who usually traffic in makeup, crocheting or parenting are earning thousands of dollars for a single TikTok or Instagram post on behalf of groups backing Vice President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2024
Millions of dollars are pouring into the 2nd District showdown
Spending on the hotly contested congressional race will likely exceed $30 million this year.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2024
Question 1 would cap contributions to certain political action committees
Voters will be asked if they want to limit PAC contributions to $5,000. The measure is likely to be challenged in court if it passes.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2024
Maine lawmaker escapes penalty for repeatedly missing campaign finance deadlines
Officials said a 'quirk' in state law prevents the ethics commission from fining Rep. Richard Campbell's political action committee.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
Trump’s legal bills drain millions more from his political committees
His political committees have spent at least $16.7 million on legal bills so far this year.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2024
Measure to limit PAC contributions in Maine could be headed for November ballot
If approved, donations from individuals and businesses would be capped at $5,000 in a calendar year in Maine. But the law would likely be challenged in court and, potentially, give the U.S. Supreme Court another chance to weigh in on campaign finance reform.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2022
Defense contractor pleads guilty to making illegal contributions to Sen. Collins’ 2020 campaign
Martin Kao, CEO of Navatek, organized more than $200,000 in illegal contributions after Susan Collins helped the firm land an $8 million Navy contract in Maine.
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PublishedJune 3, 2022
Gov. Mills continues to outraise LePage in governor’s race
Gov. Janet Mills has more than double the amount of money raised by former Gov. Paul LePage and more than triple her Republican challenger's totals for the last month.
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