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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…

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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