Our newsroom periodically examines and tracks political and governmental spending occurring in Maine — from how much money a candidate is receiving (and where that money comes from) to how taxpayer dollars are being used (or misused) by government officials.
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The $132M electricity rip-off
Private electricity suppliers, which promised rates lower than the government-set default, instead cost Mainers an extra $132 million over seven years.
All Stories:
Who donated to Jared Golden and Austin Theriault?
A Maine Monitor analysis of FEC data finds the majority of Golden’s individual contributions came from out of state, while Theriault’s were more evenly split.
How much do top public university employees make in Maine?
A look at recent compensation data for the UMaine System’s highest-paid employees.
Pollute less, profit more: How Maine industry is rewarded for cutting down emissions and wastewater
A state tax exemption benefits industrial companies for cutting down on pollution but also draws millions of dollars away from small-town tax revenue, and never expires.
Proposed Washington County budget calls for unprecedented 20% increase
County commission chair notes 20% hike is far cry from usual 3-5% increase.
Forestry companies granted state funds despite environmental violations
ND Paper Inc. and T&D Wood Energy LLC have been cited multiple times over the past few years.