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WEB5 days ago · Beacon Staff September 27, 2024. This week on the podcast, Ben and Cate discuss the new Pan Atlantic poll showing some interesting results across the state. They also dig into expenditure reports and online ad archives to give a sense of the hard-fought battle for control of Maine’s state legislature. Ask a question or leave a comment for a ...
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WEBSep 27, 2024 · Beacon Staff October 3, 2024. On the podcast this week, Ben and Esther discuss the Vice-Presidential debate and the rhetoric candidates use and issues they co-opt when they attempt to appeal across party lines. Ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182. Subscribe to the podcast feed using any …
What’s on the November ballot in Maine — and what it means
WEBAug 1, 2023 · Maine’s November ballot will be busy, with eight measures for voters to consider, including a high-profile question about whether to replace the state’s embattled investor-owned utility companies, Central Maine Power and Versant, with a consumer-owned model. Last week, the Secretary of State’s Office released the order of referendum questions that Mainers will weigh in November,
Evan Popp - Maine Beacon
WEBEvan Popp August 5, 2023. A new initiative that seeks to end homelessness among Maine veterans by June of 2025 kicked off Friday with a panel discussion in Portland featuring Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree and others. The project has an initial goal of housing 100 homeless veterans in the next ...
Cheryl Golek - Maine Beacon
WEBJul 3, 2019 · Cheryl Golek is a political advocate with a passion for poverty and social justice related issues. Ignore LePage’s lies about his legacy. The facts reveal the devastation he caused. Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage recently bragged about his two terms in office, saying he “implemented major welfare reforms to limit dependence on government and ...
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WEBWelcome to Beacon Beacon is a website and podcast created by the Maine People's Alliance to highlight the experiences of everyday Mainers, share information about the political and policy processes that affect Maine people and promote a progressive worldview based on community, fairness and investing in the future. Beacon features rigorous reporting, political analysis and
Data breach exposes activities of Maine’s secretive police …
WEBJun 26, 2020 · The Maine Information and Analysis Center (MIAC), a unit of the Maine State Police already under intense scrutiny after allegations of surveillance abuses, has suffered a significant data breach. Leaked documents from MIAC that have been published online include personal information about subjects of police investigations across the state and reveal details of the center’s
Alec Maybarduk will head Maine state employees’ union
WEBJul 24, 2018 · After years of working in progressive advocacy, unionist and prominent Maine activist Alec Maybarduk will serve as the new executive director of the Maine State Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union (MSEA-SEIU), which represents 13,000 Maine workers. “Through his past work for our union and other Maine organizations, Alec has proven
Lauren McCauley - Maine Beacon
WEBJun 16, 2023 · Lauren McCauley is the former editor of Maine Beacon. Her past work includes reporting on national and international politics for Common Dreams and helping produce a number of documentary films, including the award-winning Soundtrack for a Revolution and Mississippi Messiah about civil rights icon James Meredith. Her writing has been featured on Newsweek, BillMoyers.com, TruthDig, Truthout ...
Maine lawmakers pass heating relief bill that includes $450 checks
WEBJan 4, 2023 · The Maine State Legislature passed LD 3, a $474 million proposal put forward by Gov. Janet Mills in December that would use Maine’s budget surplus and other funds on direct checks for heating assistance as well as funding for housing programs. Specifically, the plan would send checks of $450 to a projected 880,000 Mainers.