Maine political news
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- The Tuesday Count: Immigration, gambling and hunting may appear on 2014 ballots May 14, 2013
- Committee votes to increase sales tax in Maine May 07, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: New York Senator arrested May 06, 2013
- Maine lawmakers reject right-to-work bills Apr 26, 2013
- Maine governor vetos bill restricting youth tanning Apr 12, 2013
- Legislation seeks to raise Maine's minimum wage to $9 by 2016 Mar 28, 2013
- Maine Gov. LePage may reconsider his opposition to Medicaid expansion Mar 14, 2013
- Maine passes emergency act to prevent release of concealed-carry permit holder names Feb 22, 2013
- Maine state representative seeks to reduce size of legislature Feb 14, 2013
- Maine petition drive deadline for 2013 ballot initiatives sees no action Jan 24, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Death penalty proposals alive in another western state Jan 22, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: One more week before 2013 initiative drive deadline swoops in on one state Jan 15, 2013
- New Maine Treasurer addresses 2012 voter-approved bond issues in swearing-in speech Jan 08, 2013
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Maine Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Federal intervention hovers over 2012 statewide measure issues Nov 27, 2012
- Angus King, elected as an Independent, will caucus with Senate Democrats Nov 15, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Notable measures Ballotpedia will track on election night Oct 30, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Maine State Legislature Oct 29, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Maine Congressional Seats Oct 29, 2012
- Presidential swing states: Other races to watch Oct 23, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Governor of Maine withdraws from national organization Oct 04, 2012
- Political veterans face election rematch in Maine’s 2nd district Sep 25, 2012
- A look at the past 3 years: What to expect from 2012 state ballot measure voter guides Sep 13, 2012
- The Executive Summary: Only two primaries and two months until the general election Sep 06, 2012
- Gov. LePage appoints state conservation commissioner to Maine Board of Education Aug 30, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Maine state legislative elections Aug 10, 2012
- Lobsters ahoy! Connecticut Gov. liberates while Maine's declares celebratory feast Jul 27, 2012
- Many Maine legislative races still in flux as 48 candidates drop out Jul 12, 2012
- Recount shows Republican primary for Maine House District 47 decided by two votes Jun 28, 2012
- 2012 elections review: No incumbents defeated in Maine Jun 13, 2012
- Making sense of the June 12, 2012 elections Jun 11, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Maine voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Jun 11, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: 2012 ballot measure total hits the century mark May 29, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Two measures perform disappearing act from ballot measure total May 22, 2012
- Maine legislator takes week absence, fellow lawmaker drops protection order May 14, 2012
- Plaintiffs appeal case involving mural removed by Maine governor Apr 28, 2012
- Maine Legislature passes budget, Gov. LePage says he won't sign Apr 13, 2012
- 2012 Elections preview: Term limits ensure Maine Senate will see at least ten new faces Mar 30, 2012
- Maine same-sex marriage question headed to the November ballot Mar 15, 2012
- Maine's Olympia Snowe will not seek re-election to U.S. Senate Feb 29, 2012
- Democrat wins Maine Senate seat in special election Feb 15, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Initiative news elevated by flurry of signature filing deadlines Jan 31, 2012
- Then there was one: Maine initiative stands alone in signature submission (Updated) Jan 30, 2012
- Signature gathering ceases, Maine petition drive deadline arrives Jan 30, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: A west coast state shakes up weekly total with ballot certification Jan 24, 2012
- Kevin Raye to run for US House against Michaud Jan 13, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Two governors, two separate tax increase proposals Dec 06, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Petitions circulate, lawmakers bicker on the eve of a busy 2012 Nov 22, 2011
- Election aftermath: Maine voters say no to gambling, yes to redistricting and same-day voting Nov 08, 2011
- Election preview: 2011 state and local measures serve as precursor to 2012 Nov 07, 2011
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: All states Oct 31, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Election dates change in the west, campaign money racks up in the east Oct 11, 2011
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Louisiana and Maine Oct 06, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure campaigns center around five states Sep 27, 2011
- Ballot order set for both Maine 2011 ballot questions Sep 06, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: More drama unfolding over maps Sep 02, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Stormy tension continues as bipartisan continuity drying up Aug 26, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: citizen initiatives shake up 2011 and 2012 election news Aug 23, 2011
- Maine same-day registration veto referendum supporters make signature deadline Aug 09, 2011
- Maine same-day registration referendum to turn in signatures Aug 08, 2011
- Federal judge strikes down matching funds provision of Maine Clean Elections Act Aug 01, 2011
- Bangor Water District to spend $3.8 million to kill nonexistent Cryptosporidium Jul 29, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Reaction continues to proposed North Carolina maps Jul 08, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Seasoned judges, gambling - the subjects of two newly certified measures Jul 05, 2011
- Arizona campaign finance ruling tumbles into Florida and Maine Jul 01, 2011
- Same-sex marriage issue re-appears in Maine Jul 01, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: DOJ approves maps in Louisiana, Virginia Jun 24, 2011
- State Legislative Tracker: Which state has the most committees? Jun 13, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive Jun 10, 2011
- Maine initiatives closer to becoming laws rather than being placed on ballot Jun 09, 2011
- Maine Representative arrested, moved to psychiatric facility May 27, 2011
- Tie broken and three vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections May 11, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
- Paul LePage faces coalescing recall efforts Apr 05, 2011
- Maine plan to overhaul legislature presented to committee Apr 04, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process Apr 01, 2011
- Citizens sue Maine to force faster redistricting Mar 31, 2011
- Several state legislatures on the chopping block Mar 08, 2011
- Maine state workers protest Governor's proposed budget reforms Mar 04, 2011
- Three vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections Mar 02, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Some states explore altering total number of legislators Feb 25, 2011
- The Tuesday Count gets a push from Maine and Wyoming Feb 22, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: a slew of proposals but no certifications Feb 15, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 certified total aching to increase with newly proposed measures Feb 08, 2011
- Maine initiative sent to legislature; second initiative awaiting verification Feb 07, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- Maine SOS calls for elimination of numerous regulations Jan 27, 2011
- Maine joins multi-state suit against health care reform Jan 26, 2011
- The Tuesday Count remains steady as Maine's deadlines come and go Jan 25, 2011
- Time runs out in Maine as two initiative efforts file signatures Jan 21, 2011
- With little time left, two of five Maine initiatives have signatures filed Jan 20, 2011
- Petition drive deadline arrives in Maine for 2011 ballot Jan 20, 2011
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 4 certified measures Jan 18, 2011
- Maine slot facility initiative effort only group with signatures filed as deadline looms Jan 18, 2011
- Special election scheduled for Maine District 11 seat Jan 14, 2011
- Outspoken Maine Governor draws ire of NAACP Jan 14, 2011
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count kicks off the new year with a new measure certification Jan 04, 2011
- Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states Dec 30, 2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- Maine casino vote recount effort dropped by opponents Dec 14, 2010
- Improving Maine's business climate is top priority for legislature Dec 10, 2010
- Maine casino vote recount underway Dec 06, 2010
- Republicans named to AG/SOS positions in Maine Dec 05, 2010
- Thirteen legislators in five states leave Dems for the GOP Nov 30, 2010
- Maine Republicans to drown Dirigo Nov 17, 2010
- People question if Maine's governor-elect was given an mandate Nov 15, 2010
- Maine casino measure may face recount and a legal challenge in the near future Nov 05, 2010
- Majority of GOP Secretary of State Pickups won by Obama in 2008 Nov 04, 2010
- Election Day winds down with 7 key gubernatorial races undecided Nov 03, 2010
- 2010: year of the independents? Oct 30, 2010
- GOP inroads projected in Tuesday's state legislative elections Oct 29, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures Oct 21, 2010
- Gay marriage groups fund state legislative candidates Oct 15, 2010
- New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election Sep 29, 2010
- Maine casino initiative campaigns begin to form Sep 15, 2010
- Number of Maine ballot questions for 2010 slightly above average Sep 01, 2010
- In Maine House of Representatives, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equally Aug 11, 2010
- In Maine State Senate, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equaly Aug 11, 2010
- Maine lawmaker proposes voter ID bill Aug 09, 2010
- Maine legislators approve three initiative bills Jul 27, 2010
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
- Maine ballot measure order set for November 2 ballot Jul 09, 2010
- Implementation of voter-approved Maine Question 3 remains pending rail line negotiations Jun 29, 2010
- Early results reveal approval of most Maine measures including a tax reform veto Jun 08, 2010
- Maine Governor signs new bill involving paid petition circulators Jun 08, 2010
- Mainers cast their ballots on tax reform and bond measures Jun 08, 2010
- Maine Secretary of State finalizes Casino Ballot Question Jun 04, 2010
- Preliminary ruling indicates release of Maine same-sex marriage donor names May 26, 2010
- Maine same-sex marriage lawsuit filed to protect donor names May 14, 2010
- Maine tax debates increase as June 8 election nears May 13, 2010
- Maine Secretary of State releases draft of Casino Ballot Question Apr 29, 2010
- Maine ballot measure order set for June 8 ballot Apr 19, 2010
- Maine initiative reform bill approved by lawmakers Mar 30, 2010
- Maine Senate approves initiative reform bill Mar 24, 2010
- Two casino measures may be headed to the Maine 2010 ballot Mar 02, 2010
- Initiative reform bill shot down by Maine committee Feb 25, 2010
- Maine legislators propose stricter rules for petition circulation Feb 05, 2010
- Maine voters to decide on tax law changes this June Jan 29, 2010
- Judge chooses sides in Maine petition fight Dec 29, 2009
- Casino issue arises in Maine as signatures are filed Dec 23, 2009
- Same-sex marriage measures raised over $100 million in 2008 Dec 02, 2009
- Maine tax veto under scrutiny, notaries didn't notify state of name change Dec 01, 2009
- Maine tax code people's veto approved for June 2010 ballot Nov 10, 2009
- Mainers overturn same-sex marriage, reject tax-cutting measures Nov 05, 2009
- Maine anti-tax group takes Secretary of State to court Nov 03, 2009
- Six states prepare to face off in November 3rd elections Oct 29, 2009
- TABOR 2 supporters seek investigation, attorney general says "no" Oct 27, 2009
- Maine TABOR 2 campaign files complaint with ethics commission Oct 25, 2009
- Maine finance campaign law challenged Oct 22, 2009
- Recent Question 1 poll reveals Mainers are evenly split Oct 20, 2009
- Both sides of Maine Question 1 concerned about resource allocation Oct 10, 2009
- Maine TABOR supporters launch online service Oct 06, 2009
- Opposition to Maine's marijuana initiative speaks out Oct 05, 2009
- Maine officials approve investigation of same-sex marriage fundraising Oct 01, 2009
- Maine school consolidation debate heats up Sep 28, 2009
- Maine ads stir controversy Sep 28, 2009
- Maine Chamber of Commerce withdraws support for TABOR II Sep 23, 2009
- Maine same-sex marriage measure officially on November ballot Sep 07, 2009
- Maine secretary of state releases order of ballot questions Sep 03, 2009
- Maine may investigate alleged illegal fundraising Aug 30, 2009
- Maine implements absentee ballot service Aug 28, 2009
- Sen. Susan Collins plans to stay neutral on Maine same-sex marriage Aug 16, 2009
- Gay marriage opponents in Maine file signatures Aug 02, 2009
- Maine tax code repeal supporters aim for June 2010 ballot Jul 26, 2009
- Gray Town Residents get chance to end floor sessions Jul 16, 2009
- Maine same-sex marriage law likely to be put on hold Jul 12, 2009
- Maine town may overturn ban on political activity Jun 23, 2009
- Language for same-sex marriage referendum filed in Maine May 21, 2009
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