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Governor Mills signed the bill into law this morning. We will monitor the ethics commission reports to ensure full compliance with these new restrictions.

September 19, 2019

Close Maine's Lobbyist Loophole

Close Maine's Lobbyist Loophole

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Started by Democracy Maine 6 years, 11 months ago

This year, the Maine Legislature passed LD 54, which prevents lobbyists from giving money to legislators year-round. However, Governor Janet Mills has not signed it yet.

Tell Governor Mills to close the lobbyist loophole!

Updates

August 24, 2019

The petition reached 250 signatures this morning. I am drafting a formal letter to the Governor's office today to ensure this threshold is noted during the delivery of our request.

Reached 250 supporters

August 22, 2019

Reached 100 supporters

August 21, 2019

6 Comments

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Mike Perry
6 years ago Featured

Enough with the special interests calling the shots in Augusta. Just sign the bill Mills.

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Dave Wheeler
6 years ago Featured

Keep money out of the state house. its time for real change

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Tom Jackson
6 years ago Featured

Do your job Janet. We want politicians working for people not lobbyist wallets.

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Karen West
6 years ago Featured

FINALLY some common sense legislation. Get it done please.

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Jessica Gutierrez
6 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous that we even have to ask for this. Fix it already.

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Sarah Osborne
6 years ago Featured

Seriously why is this even up for debate?? Money has no place in our politics close the loophole now

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