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Republican files for seat to represent Union area in Maine House

UNION A Republican candidate has registered to seek election to the Maine House seat that represents the Union area. ....

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Measure to limit PAC contributions could be headed for November ballot

If approved, donations from individuals and businesses would be capped at $5,000 in a calendar year in Maine. But the law would likely be challenged in court and, potentially, give the U.S. Supreme Court another chance to weigh in on campaign finance reform. ....

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Inside a clean energy titan's fight to kill a climate project

No one in the U.S. builds more solar and wind farms than NextEra Energy. It’s waging ferocious battles to keep the crown. ....

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Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits

While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they're elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you. ....

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Sprague seeks rematch with Rep. Matlack for Maine House seat

CUSHING A Republican has registered to run for the Maine House seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Ann Matlack of St. George. ....

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