The case for changing when Maine votes on ballot questions
When the legislature adjourns from session, all non-emergency legislation that was passed becomes effective 90 days thereafter. However, Article IV, Part Third, Section 17 of the Constitution of Maine gives […]
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All Mainers should have a say in what issues make it on the statewide ballot
Lawmakers on the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee Monday held a public hearing on LDs 255 and 374, two bills that would impose geographic distribution requirements on the signatures collected […]
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Ask your doctor if Referendax is right for you
Matt Gagnon did a superb job of “fisking” Edgar Allen Beem‘s recent Forecaster column attacking MHPC’s report on Maine’s referendum process. The report details how the process has increasingly been […]
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Maine’s ballot initiative process serves outside interests, not Maine people
Today the Maine Heritage Policy Center released its newest report, “The Will of the People?: How Maine’s ballot initiative process is tainted by outside influence,” which provides the most accurate […]
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