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  1. 12/01/2023

    TMP Podcast #19 – A Look at Some of the Bills Approved for the Upcoming 2nd Session

    Investigating illegal Chinese cannabis grows, keeping the Sea Dogs from leaving Maine, a Farm Worker’s Bill of rights and more have all been added to the legislative table for the upcoming second session. This episode discusses a few of those bills and how they could effect Maine policy.  Show Notes, Sources & Comments Here

    22 min

  2. 11/05/2023

    TMP Podcast #18 Question 3: The Pine Tree Power Question

    This episodes explores the details of the proposed Pine Tree Power referendum question.  Some of what is explored includes how a utility company can be made to sell its assets, the stated purpose and direction of Pine Tree Power, the organization of its governing board and how it compares and contrasts with other electric utilities in Maine. Show Notes can be found here

    45 min

  3. 09/26/2023

    TMP Podcast #17 – When Maine Election Law Bumps Against Federal Election Law Part II: The Appeal

    A follow-up to episode #16, this episode goes over whats know of the appeal filed by Maine’s Secretary of State’s office against the courts decision in favor of the Public Interest Legal Foundation’s complaint against Secretary of State Sheena Bellows. Show Notes EPIC Amicus Brief Judicial Watch Amicus Brief US Dept of Jutice Amicus Brief

    5 min

  4. 09/20/2023

    TMP Podcast #16 – When Maine Election Law Bumps Against Federal Election Law

    Episode 16 reviews a multi-year dispute between the Public Interest Legal Foundation and Maine’s Secretary of State’s Office over access to Maine’s voter registration data.  This episode reviews some of the timeline leading up to the court’s decision and the consequences of that decision.   Show Notes: View Relevant Court Documents And PILF Press Releases Here View Results and Appendix’s for PEW Study – Why Are Millions of Citizens Not Registered to Vote? –  L.D. 916 – An Act To Protect Data Privacy and Security in Elections – Proposed Bill, Amendments, and Final Signed Bill. LD 916 – An Act to Protect Data Privacy and Security in Elections – Committee Actions & Public Testimony §196-A. Use and distribution of central voter registration system information Secretary of State Shenna Bellows Testifying In Support of L.D. 916 “An Act To Protect Data Privacy and Security in Elections” (pdf)

    24 min

  5. 06/23/2023

    TMP Podcast #15 – The Problem with the National Popular Vote Compact & Why It Won’t Work In Maine

    This episode looks at the latest legislative attempt to have Maine join the National Popular Vote Compact, which would have Maine’s presidential electoral votes go toward the national popular vote winner regardless of how Mainer’s voted, and why Maine election law is complicating those efforts.   Check out the show notes at themainepolis.com

    50 min

  6. 05/09/2023

    TMP Podcast #14 – Legislature Considers dropping 100MW Renewable Energy Cap…Again…

    This episode takes a look at the 5th attempt within the legislature to remove the 100MW cap protecting Maine’s renewable energy sector from competing against Hydro-Quebc.  We look at the arguments for and against its removal and potential solutions to this legislative deadlock. Check HERE for Show Notes

    36 min

  7. 11/15/2022

    TMP Podcast #13 – Maine’s Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate: A Chronological Review

    Its been a year since Gov. Mills demanded all Maine’s healthcare, nursing home & EMS workers receive a Covid vaccination.  This episode reviews several articles that provides context to the public & legal debate occurring as the mandate was first handed down as well as where we are a year later.   Click Here for Show Notes

    36 min

  8. 06/11/2022

    TMP Podcast #12 – The Problem with Poliquin

    Former US House Rep Bruce Poliquin faces off against Caratunk councilwoman Liz Caruso for the Republican spot to face Democrat incumbent Jared Golden in the November Mid-terms.  I go over some of what Ive heard Bruce speak on and why I think its problematic for Maine’s 2nd district. Show Notes… Republican congressional primary suddenly turns red hot – Lewiston Sun Journal Republican congressional candidates differ on whether U.S. should aid Ukraine – CentralMaine.com Liz Caruso, candidate for Maine CD2, sits down for Voice of the Voter interview (transcript)   Bruce Poliquin seeks to reclaim his old seat in Congress Bruce Poliquin’s Wall Street past raises questions   Told to Defund Police, Portland Adds Three “Civilians” to the Force Maine municipalities review police funding, tackle systemic racism after protests Pressure mounts on Maine’s municipal officials to rein in police departments

    32 min
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    2022 - 2023
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