LePage-Cain ethics bill: more financial disclosure
Maine's Republican governor and a leading Democratic legislator have teamed up to try to improve the ethical standards for both elected and appointed state officials.
Bethel lawmaker’s bill aims to wipe away ethical ‘shame’
Bethel Rep. Jarrod Crockett introduced a bill to require a one-year waiting period between leaving the legislature and working as a lobbyist.
Risky business tax breaks cost state $100 million per year
State considers spending more than $100 million a year on tax breaks for businesses that an audit has criticized as risky investments.
Ethics getting statehouse attention, prompted by ‘F’ in national study
Lawmakers consider lobbying restrictions amid ethics overhaul after receiving failing grade in national study.
Legislator’s ethics bill would slam state’s ‘revolving door’
Lawmakers weigh ethics bill to make it unlawful for state officials to leave their jobs and immediately go to work for industries they regulated.
Court approves foreclosure, sale of ex-Rep. Martin’s bar and restaurant
Judge orders foreclosure and sale of two properties owned by Rep. John Martin.
NY State senator: Tax support to weapons maker “truly outrageous”
New York state senator cites MCPIR reporting in letter to New York agency that administers tax subsidies.