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State releases preliminary findings in lottery review
Lawmakers from both parties question preliminary findings that show no evidence the state specifically targeted particular segments of the population in its marketing.
State to reconsider hiding oil train data
The state committee charged with promoting transparency in government is asking lawmakers to overhaul a 2015 law that made secret information about the transportation of crude oil and other hazardous materials by railroad through Maine.…
Portland primary election challenges lead to proposed changes in campaign law
The complaints — two against Russell and one against primary winner Rep. Ben Chipman — may end up having a broader effect on Maine campaign-finance law and how elections are run.
Complaint alleges Rep. Russell’s PAC was “money mill” for her
Portland resident files complaint alleging PAC controlled by Diane Russell, a candidate for the state senate and a current member of the House, may have made fraudulent campaign finance filings.
Portland legislator paid self from leadership PAC founded to support other candidates
Unlike other so-called leadership PACs, where most of the money raised goes to support fellow party members’ electoral ambitions, Rep. Diane Russell's PAC gave only $1,550 to Democratic candidates or organizations.
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