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- Oct 1, 2026
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Bobby Charles has received lobbyist money. But he’s trying to make an ‘Augusta’ distinction. (opens the original)
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He may run a firm that has lobbied in Washington, D.C., since the turn of the century, but in his bid to become Maine’s next governor, Republican Bobby Charles has said he is rejecting money from “Augusta lobbyists.” Charles first made that pledge in June, when he called on Democrat Hannah Pingree and independent Rick Bennett to join him in also not accepting donations from Central Maine Power or “AI data center companies.” He has occasionally left out the “Augusta” distinction, such as during a
The laws tied to the Susan Collins-Navatek allegations are ‘crystal clear.’ Enforcing them is another matter. (opens the original)
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Read all of our coverage of Maine's 2026 election or stay up to date with the latest developments through the Maine Political Report in your inbox or text messages from politics editor Kirby Wilson. The allegations of a “pay-to-play” scheme and bribery outlined in the recent ProPublica report on U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and a contractor may not lead to any further consequences beyond serving as campaign fodder, but experts said the piece highlighted some key facts. Existing laws are cle
The laws tied to the Susan Collins-Navatek allegations are ‘crystal clear.’ Enforcing them is another matter. (opens the original)
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The allegations of a “pay-to-play” scheme and bribery outlined in the recent ProPublica report on U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and a contractor may not lead to any further consequences beyond serving as campaign fodder, but experts said the piece highlighted some key facts. Existing laws are clear on banning such behavior, but it takes a federal agency to investigate any alleged wrongdoing, campaign finance experts noted. That seems to be what happened with the case involving Hawaiian defen
The laws tied to the Susan Collins-Navatek allegations are ‘crystal clear.’ Enforcing them is another matter. (opens the original)
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The allegations of a “pay-to-play” scheme and bribery outlined in the recent ProPublica report on U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and a contractor may not lead to any further consequences beyond serving as campaign fodder, but experts said the piece highlighted some key facts. Existing laws are clear on banning such behavior, but it takes a federal agency to investigate any alleged wrongdoing, campaign finance experts noted. That seems to be what happened with the case involving Hawaiian defen
Lawmaker says Janet Mills blocked her from getting state job because she supports Rick Bennett (opens the original)
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A Democratic state lawmaker said Tuesday that Gov. Janet Mills blocked the Maine Department of Transportation from hiring her because she endorsed independent Rick Bennett in the gubernatorial race. In response to the claims from Rep. Lydia Crafts, a spokesperson for the governor said in a brief written statement that Mills believes such hiring decisions should be made by the next governor after she leaves the Blaine House in January. Nonetheless, Crafts’ remarks added a bit of drama to a gubern
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