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.
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Dig into Maine counties’ stimulus spending with this ARPA project database
The Maine Monitor worked with the Investigative Reporting Workshop to analyze data from reports submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department. Take a look at the top spending categories and explore nearly 500 projects in our searchable table.
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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson have both navigated family lobbying ties, under different rules
It’s been nearly 20 years since the federal government put some restrictions on lobbying by family members. Maine and other states haven’t followed suit.
Voters know less about Troy Jackson’s finances than any other major U.S. Senate nominee
The Democrats’ replacement nominee hasn’t yet had to file information that’s typically available already for most Senate candidates.
Maine colleges are spending more and more on legal fees and lobbying
Bowdoin College’s legal fees nearly tripled last year. It’s not the only Maine school that saw a jump.
Most candidates have to disclose how they make money. Not those running for Maine governor
The Maine Monitor asked the three gubernatorial candidates to provide their personal financial information voluntarily. Here’s what they said.
Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins
The level of billionaire funding shows how the race, which could decide control of the U.S. Senate, has drawn interest and funding from some of the wealthiest people in the world.
