This episode goes in deep on Maine’s Election process at the municipal level. I explain the specific roles and responsibilities of those involved in pulling of a Maine Election on both Election Day & the 3 Months of Absentee Voting leading up to Election Day.
We get even deeper exploring the rules around 3rd parties helping voters cast absentee, how “Get Out The Vote” groups get your address and the legality of making copies of blank ballots vs. making copies of completed ballots.
This is the final part of a 3 part series looking the New England Clean Energy Connect Project. This episode looks at Hydro-Quebec and a handful of their largest hydroelectric facilities; The Beaurharnois, The Bersimis, The Manic-Outardes, The Romaine and James Bay Projects. The episode also looks into the environmental cost of this type of clean energy for the local environment and for the entire region. Find episode show notes & sources here ...
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 ...
Posted On: 11/2/2020 On the first episode of the Maine Polis Podcast we take a closer look at Sara Gideon's record in the Maine State House. Gideon is running for a senate seat against incumbent Susan Collins, Lisa Savage and Max Lin. ...
