clean elections
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2020
Commentary: Maine should build on campaign-finance reform progress
Let's push to bar corporations from funding state-level candidates and PACs that engage in state elections.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Maine lawmakers take up bill to ban ‘deepfake’ political ads
Supporters say the measure would protect election integrity and prevent deception of voters, but some lawmakers raised free speech concerns.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2019
Jim Fossel: Campaign spending is the problem, not donations
England has a system that allows people to contribute to campaigns, but dictates how much candidates and parties can spend.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2019
Our View: Maine ethics panel should be at full strength
Next year will be a busy one for the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Court must uphold Portland voters’ right to decide on campaign funding program
This is now a question of ensuring that elected officials and unelected city staff act in accord with the Maine and U.S. constitutions.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2019
Maine Voices: Don’t rush Clean Elections amendment onto Portland city ballot
Changing the city's charter – its constitution – should be done only after careful public discussion and crafting.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Our View: Court should let Portland residents vote on charter change
The last word on election reform issues should belong to the voters, not unelected city staff.