Central Maine Power acted swiftly last week to remove the endorsements page from one of its pro-transmission corridor websites after Beacon discovered that the company was incorrectly claiming the support of three prominent environmental groups. The Conservation Law Foundation, Acadia Center and the Union of Concerned Scientists were all listed on the page “Groups Supporting…
The Maine People’s Alliance’s 2019 legislative scorecard launched online Tuesday, with 38 legislators earning perfect scores for advancing progressive values with votes they made during the first session of the 129th legislature. In an email announcing the scorecard’s launch, MPA co-director Amy Halsted said it is a “chance to make clear how our state lawmakers voted on some…
This week on the Beacon podcast, Ben and Mike attempt to answer a listener question on the climate impacts of the CMP corridor. Also: A legislative update on the Earned Income Tax Credit, immigration bills, abortion rights and more. Plus: Why does Sen. Collins engender more anger than other conservative politicians? Get a Lead with…
Lawmakers in Augusta heard testimony on Wednesday from Maine students speaking out against Republican-sponsored legislation to restrict voting rights. The two bills, one to require Photo ID to vote and the other to impose new hoops for student voters to jump through were criticized as unnecessary and discriminatory. “I vote in Lewiston because I see…