Right to Repair
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
State ethics commission fines group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum
The Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee was assessed a $35,000 fine for late notifications of major contributions to donors and the commission.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2023
Group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum faces fines for late notice of major donations
The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2023
The Conversation: The battle over right to repair is a fight over your car’s data
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PublishedNovember 7, 2023
Automotive right-to-repair referendum passes with overwhelming support
Tommy Hickey, director of the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Coalition, said the next step is to sit down with the attorney general and help guide the state on how to best implement this law.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2023
Opponents of public utility takeover far outspend supporters as Election Day nears
The owners of Maine's largest power companies have spent more than $37 million to defeat Question 3, while the leading supporter of a public utility takeover has spent just over $1 million.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2023
Carmakers taking away the keys? Right to repair referendum a question of access
Technology continues to evolve in new cars with computerized systems controlling every facet of a vehicle's operation. Who can access that digital data is at the root of Question 4.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Our View: Yes on Question 4 to preserve Maine’s right to repair our vehicles
That most important relationship – between a Mainer and their mechanic – could be put in peril.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
Commentary: Maine right to repair referendum question oversteps the mark
The right to repair should be protected. We shouldn’t have to open ourselves to security risks while doing so.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2023
Spending piles up in Pine Tree Power, right-to-repair referendum campaigns
The owners of Maine's largest power companies have spent nearly $30 million to oppose Question 3, while backers of Question 4, the right-to-repair proposal, have raised $4 million.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
Question 4: What you need to know about the right-to-repair referendum
The technology to keep your vehicle on the road is changing. This referendum deals with who should have the right to repair it.
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