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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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PublishedJuly 23, 2024
Maine ethics watchdog considers penalty for lawmaker’s PAC
A Maine's ethics commission official says Rep. Richard Campbell's leadership PAC has a 'unique history' of failing to file campaign finance reports on time.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2024
Nearly 300 people weigh in on paid family leave rules for new Maine program
The state has not yet published any findings or comments because it is still reviewing feedback on the program that will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off starting in May 2026.
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PublishedMay 25, 2024
Why a push behind a ban on flavored tobacco in Maine evaporated
House leaders say they didn't have the votes in one of the most heavily lobbied pieces of legislation this session, frustrating and angering advocates.
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PublishedMay 23, 2024
Business group objects to proposed rules for new paid family leave law
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce says employers who want to eventually opt out of the program by offering their own paid leave benefit still would have to pay into the fund for 16 months.
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PublishedMay 22, 2024
Opponents move to overturn Maine law supporting national popular vote
Lebanon resident James DuPrie has filed paperwork with the Maine Department of the Secretary of State to initiate a people's veto referendum of the new law. He needs to collect 67,682 valid signatures by Aug. 8.
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PublishedMay 19, 2024
First-term Durham Republican representative missed 67% of Legislature’s session days this year
Rep. Joseph Galletta hasn't explained his absences – all of which were excused by his fellow lawmakers – but wants to be reelected.
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PublishedMay 19, 2024
Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day
Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn't cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
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PublishedMay 14, 2024
Gov. Mills won’t sign 35 last-minute spending bills
Mills says she will let the bills die because she believes lawmakers lacked the legal authority to enact them on Friday and is concerned that signing them will lead to litigation and uncertainty.
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PublishedMay 13, 2024
Inside the chaotic conclusion of the 131st Legislature
After a long day of voting and negotiating, Democrats in the Maine House didn't have enough members present Friday to pass the remaining bills.
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