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Maine: Karl Turner

Wed, 04/02/2008 - 17:16

Senate approves National Popular Vote initiative

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

UPDATED Apr. 2 at 9:30 p.m. with more details on the debate

The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday allowing Maine to participate in the National Popular Vote interstate compact. The bill will next go before the House for consideration.

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Tue, 04/01/2008 - 00:02

Republicans on the budget

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

 

See also: Democrats’ version of the budget passed; Baldacci signs supplemental budget and Democrats on the budget

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Mon, 03/10/2008 - 23:24

Growing NPV movement stalls in Maine Senate

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

The Maine Senate could not either pass or not pass a bill Monday that would allow the state to participate in the National Popular Vote interstate compact.

The compact would bind Maine’s four electorates to the national popular vote in presidential elections. The bill would only take effect if states with enough delegates – 270 -- to form a majority vote for president agree to it.

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Mon, 11/12/2007 - 10:07

State Senate seats to watch in 2008

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Open seats:

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