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New Bill Would Protect Democracy by Prohibiting Foreign Campaign Spending
The influx of foreign money into American elections can stifle our democracy. Case in point: the more than $63 million dollars poured in...
Jul 11, 2023
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New Proposed Bill Seeks To Make General Election Day A State Holiday
In 2020, roughly seventy-eight percent of eligible Maine voters cast their ballots in the November election. Voter participation in that...
Apr 11, 2023
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How the Maine Legislature Can Help Working Families in 2023
As this year draws to a close, we are celebrating the progress we made in 2022. The Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan expanded workforce...
Nov 30, 2022
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Maine Voters Would Benefit From Permanent Absentee Voting.
As we’ve pointed out in the past, absentee voting remains one of many ways Maine voters can make their voices heard at the ballot. The...
Nov 18, 2022
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Do You Have a Voting Plan?
Did you know that people are more likely to vote if they have a plan in place ahead of time? Writing out a voting plan or talking about...
Nov 1, 2022
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Five questions candidates for Governor in Maine should be asked to answer at the next debate.
Question 1: At some point in everybody's life, they are going to need to take an extended period off from work. Whether they have a new...
Oct 21, 2022
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RECAP: Maine’s First Gubernatorial Debate.
On Tuesday October 4, Maine Governor Janet Mills, former governor Paul LePage, and independent candidate Sam Hunkler faced off in the...
Oct 14, 2022
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Nov. 8th Absentee Ballots Now Available
Here in Maine, we pride ourselves on having one of the country’s most voter-friendly election systems. From ranked-choice voting to...
Aug 31, 2022
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Maine’s Legislators are Working for Us
The Maine Legislature just wrapped up an incredibly productive session. From healthcare access and affordable housing to tax fairness and...
Jun 27, 2022
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Tuesday Is Election Day in Maine. Here’s What You Need To Know Before Then.
The primary election in Maine is coming up fast. On Tuesday June 14, 2022, eligible voters across the state will head to the polls to...
Jun 8, 2022
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Protecting Maine's Voters
The right to a secret ballot is fundamental to our democracy. Voters must have the ability to express their preferences freely if true...
Mar 4, 2022
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What We’re Fighting For in 2022
It’s a new year, which means a new legislative session is underway. Our leaders in Augusta made great strides last year to make...
Jan 25, 2022
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No CMP Corridor, and Other Election Highlights
Tuesday’s election went off without a hitch, with one of the state's highest turnouts for a referendum-only election. Mainers were fired...
Nov 5, 2021
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What are this year's referendum questions?
Election Day is this Tuesday, November 2nd, and there are three referendums on the ballot this year. We’re here to tell you more about...
Nov 1, 2021
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Maine's Legislative Maps Have Changed
Back in August, we learned from the U.S. Census results that Maine’s population grew by 34,000 people, primarily concentrated in the...
Oct 6, 2021
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Holding Our Elected Officials Accountable
The 2021 Legislative session was a great success for Maine’s working families. Our leaders in Augusta tackled plans to boost our public...
Aug 26, 2021
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A Look Back at the 2021 Legislative Session
One of the most unique sessions in the Maine Legislature’s history has come to a close, and there is a lot to be proud of. Our lawmakers...
Jul 20, 2021
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We Must Protect Elections in Maine
American elections are under attack like never before. The United States experienced the highest voter turnout on record in 2020, thanks...
Jun 3, 2021
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Ban Corporate Contributions from Maine Politics
Every issue that matters to the hardworking families of Maine, from guaranteeing affordable healthcare to ensuring access to clean water...
May 25, 2021
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Big Win For Democracy, Maine Bans Lobbyists from Making Political Contributions
Thanks to the leadership of Senator Chenette and Senator Jackson, LD 54 is now law making it harder for special interests to buy access...
Jan 13, 2020
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