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Clean Elections controversy shows lack of integrity

Posted: August 16, 2018

Our democracy works best when every person has a chance to participate in a government where decisions are made in an open, transparent way. It’s...

Jackson statement on the release of clean elections funds

Jackson statement on the release of clean elections funds

Posted: August 08, 2018

AUGUSTA —On Tuesday, Gov. LePage announced he would not appeal a court ruling by Maine Superior Court Justice William Stokes requiring his...

Sen. Miramant says less money, more access needed to get elections right

Sen. Miramant says less money, more access needed to get elections right

Posted: June 24, 2016

At a recent event, former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell told us a story. It was about how party leaders in Washington instruct newly elected members...

Senate passes bill to ensure Clean Elections’ viability this election year

Posted: April 12, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Tuesday gave bipartisan support to a bill that will ensure Maine’s Clean Elections system will have the funding...

SENATE STRENGTHENS CLEAN ELECTIONS SYSTEM

Posted: June 12, 2013

Measure allows additional funding, limits funding to legislative races   AUGUSTA--Today, in a bipartisan 26-9 vote, the Senate passed a bill to...

MAINE'S CLEAN ELECTION SYSTEM GUTTED IN FIRST ROUND OF VOTES

Posted: March 08, 2012

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate took initial votes on a measure impacting Maine's Clean Election Act. In a largely party line vote of 18 – 15, Senate...

Committee will review Maine campaign finance bills

Posted: May 17, 2011

Read more at the Portland Press Herald By Rebekah Metzler rmetzler@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House Writer AUGUSTA — Changes aimed at...