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An Open Letter to Maine’s Legislature: Stop Advancing a Bill You Know is Unconstitutional

Harris Van Pate
February 12, 2026

Last June, Maine Policy Institute urged Governor Janet Mills to veto LD 1666, a bill expanding ranked-choice voting (RCV) to elections for Governor, State Senator, and State Representative. That…

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An Open Letter to Maine’s Legislature: Stop Advancing a Bill You Know is Unconstitutional

Check out the Latest Pine Tree Pulse Podcast

Governor Mills’ Supplemental Budget Abandons Fiscal Discipline, Sets Maine Up for Higher Costs

Why Portland’s Suggested Statewide Eviction Moratorium Would Hurt Maine’s Housing Market

A State of the State Built on “You’re Welcome”

Millions Misspent: How Maine Lost Control of Autism Medicaid Spending

Facts Over Fear: What Mainers Should Know About ICE Enforcement

Alternatives to New England’s Energy Affordability Crisis

Our Research

Under Construction: Fixing Maine’s Self-Imposed Housing Crisis

The Staggering Costs of New England’s Green Energy Policies

Legislative Guidebook for the 132nd Maine Legislature

Featured Bills

Childcare Reform

Unconstitutional RCV Expansion

Adding Nuclear to Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standard

Increasing the Income Tax

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