campaign finance reform

The groups contend that Question 1, which passed in November with more than 74% of the vote, violates constitutionally protected free speech by setting a $5,000 annual cap on how much individuals, businesses and political groups can donated to super PACs.

The pushback came after the National Association of Realtors said it would spend more than $50,000 to boost several candidates.

The case focuses on the constitutionality of a year-old law, passed by an overwhelming majority of Maine voters, that prohibits companies that are partially owned by foreign governments from spending on referendum campaigns.

Maine voters will decide on three bond measures plus two questions dealing with the design of the state flag and limits on contributions to political action committees.

A Cuban-born sugar tycoon. A California-based registered foreign agent for the government of Sri Lanka. A Chicago billionaire.All of them are recent large…

PORTLAND, Maine - The need for campaign finance reform has never been more urgent, according to Congressman John Sarbanes. The Maryland Democrat met…

Following two U.S. Supreme Court decisions removing some significant restrictions on campaign spending, a U.S. Senate panel today considered a measure…