campaign finance
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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 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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PublishedJanuary 7, 2024
Opinion: Censorship must be challenged; Question 2 must be challenged
Maine citizens have a right to be informed voters. Question 2 puts a muzzle on that right.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Portland clean elections candidates have raised far more cash than traditional campaigns
The mayoral candidates using the new program, Justin Costa and Andrew Zarro, have gathered nearly twice as much money as the closest candidate not using the program.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2023
Commentary: To protect the free speech of all Maine voters, we must take action now
No other state in the country has such a strong tradition of ordinary citizens standing up for our rights as voters against big donors. That energy must be sustained in 2023.
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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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PublishedAugust 17, 2022
Commentary: Maine’s elections should not be decided by dark money, foreign governments
Over the next few months, Maine voters will be subjected to a barrage of ads, many of which will be attacks by out-of-state special interest groups. It doesn’t have to be like this.
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