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Two states adopted new laws related to ranked-choice voting, and more legislation is on the move elsewhere

Two states adopted new ranked-choice voting (RCV) laws in recent weeks. Elsewhere, RCV legislation advanced in Republican trifecta states and was vetoed in Virginia. Check out April’s RCV update below.

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Initiative that aims to limit campaign contributions to super PACs certified in Maine for Nov. 2024

In Maine, voters will decide on an initiative to limit campaign contributions to $5,000 from individuals and entities to political action committees that make independent expenditures, also known as super PACS. The ballot initiative was indirect, meaning the legislature had the option to approve the initiative outright. The Maine State…

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Maine Lawmakers Pass Gun Bills After October Mass Shooting

Maine legislators pass new gun laws post-mass shooting to enhance safety measures and prevent violence.

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Maine lawmakers pass sweeping gun legislation following the Lewiston mass shooting

The Maine Legislature approved gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people.

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Maine Legislature Enacts Sweeping Gun Safety Reforms In Wake Of Tragic Shooting

All private gun sales will now require background checks, ensuring that firearms do not fall into the wrong hands.

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Update on 2024 ballot measure certifications

For 2024, 88 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 33 states, one more measure than the average (87) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157.

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Maine poised to pass gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state history

Bill strengthens ‘yellow flag’ law, boosts background checks and makes it a crime to recklessly sell guns to a prohibited person

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Maine Legislature Passes Gun Safety Bills Amid Opposition

Maine Legislature's response to tragic shooting incident in Lewiston includes advancing comprehensive gun safety bill amidst opposition from gun rights adv...

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Maine Governor Allows Popular Vote Proposal To Become Law

Maine joins National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, impacting future elections. Governor Mills supports popular vote winner becoming president.

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This HR Executive Used an Intensive Money Course to Bounce Back From Bankruptcy and Pay All Cash for a $76,000 Farmhouse in Rural Maine

Years later, renovations are still going, but the financial freedom has made it all worth it.

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Maine Debates Red Flag Law After Deadliest Shooting

Maine debates red flag law post-deadliest shooting; concerns over rights and public safety.

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‘A mystical experience’: millions watch total solar eclipse sweep across North America

Almost 32 million people in the path of totality as moon’s shadow crossed the Mexico-Texas border and then traversed 15 states

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Houlton Eclipse Viewing Draws Thousands To Small Maine Town

Thousands gather in Houlton, Maine, for an eclipse event with meticulous preparations and distribution of protective eyewear.

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Fewer election-related bills approved this year than in 2023, more than in 2022

Welcome to the Monday, April 8, Brew.

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Former Maine Governor Joseph E. Brennan Dies At 89

Former Maine Governor Joseph E. Brennan, a prominent Democrat known for his working-class roots and dedicated public service, passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Portland. Brennan, who served two terms as Maine's governor and two terms in the U.S. House, died with his wife by…

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Three Indigenous American tribes to get funding to manage ocean and coasts

Communities in Washington, California and Maine will receive $755,000 under the Infrastructure Act to build climate resilience

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Maine Debates Red Flag Bill After Deadly Mass Shooting

Maine lawmakers consider red flag bill post-mass shooting to balance public safety and individual rights in addressing gun violence.

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At least two killed after spring storm dumps snow on US north-east

Vermont and Maine worst affected areas while new wave of storms moving across southern and central US Sunday into Monday

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Media Plan Total Coverage of Upcoming Eclipse

Rare event will traverse the country, from Texas to Maine, and many news outlets will set up in Indianapolis

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77% of the elections Ballotpedia covered in March were uncontested

Welcome to the Friday, April 5, Brew.

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Deadly storm slamming Northeast disrupts travel and knocks out power to half a million

The wintry storm is dumping more than a foot of snow in some areas.

WEKU

What you need to know to watch Monday's total solar eclipse

Over 30 million people will be within the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse as it crosses the U.S. from Texas to Maine. Here's what you need to know to safely enjoy the celestial spectacle.

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NBCU Local Streaming News Channels Plan Extensive Live Solar Eclipse Special

The bilingual coverage will to follow astronomical event’s path from Mexico to Maine on April 8

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Nebraska Governor Pushes For Winner-Take-All Electoral College System

Nebraska's governor pushes for 'winner-take-all' Electoral College votes, facing challenges in Nebraska and Maine.

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Update on 2024 ballot measure certifications

For 2024, 87 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 30 states, six more measures than the average (81) for this point in the election cycle from 2012 to 2022. The average number of statewide ballot measures certified for an even-numbered year during this period was 157.

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