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Maine pushes to make it harder for voter initiatives to succeed
by Chris EgerMaine was the only state that saw an anti-gun voter referendum defeated in last year's election cycle and lawmakers want to keep similar proposals off the ballot.
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More Maine voters cast ballots in gun referendum than for president
by Chris EgerIn the only state that saw an anti-gun voter referendum defeated this year, Mainers showed up in greater numbers than to decide the fight for the White House.
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Maine voters give Bloomberg’s ballot measure the boot
by Chris EgerA campaign to expand background checks to include most gun transfers-- paid for in large part by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg-- was rejected by voters in Maine.
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Maine game wardens have ‘serious concerns’ with background check referendum
by Chris EgerIn the latest salvo of law enforcement coming out against Question 3, which would mandate background checks for private gun transfers, the Maine Warden Service has voiced concerns.
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Maine sheriffs make video for NRA opposing ballot measure (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerLast week most Maine sheriffs announced they are recommending a “no” vote on Question 3 concerning expanding background checks on firearms to include most private transfers. This week they doubled down in an ad.
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12 of 16 sheriffs in Maine oppose background check ballot measure
by Chris EgerThe majority of elected sheriffs in Maine this week announced they are recommending a "no" vote on Question 3 concerning expanding background checks on firearms to include most private transfers.
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Bloomberg ad on ‘Responsible Maine’ full of safety violations (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerDoh! The first ad by Mainers for Responsible Gun Ownership, a group funded in large part by Everytown, breaks multiple gun safety rules in the first few seconds.
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Big money donors sign on to Maine background check initiative
by Chris EgerAuthor Stephen King and entrepreneur Nicolas Hanauer have contributed to Maine's Bloomberg-backed voter referendum to expand background checks to most gun transfers.
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Maine background check referendum on ballot
by Chris EgerVoters in Maine this November will be asked to answer yes or no on Question 3 concerning expanding background checks on firearms to include most private transfers.
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Bloomberg pumps over $2 million into Maine background check initiative
by Chris EgerA ballot referendum before Maine voters this November to require expanded background checks on most gun transfers is being paid for by money from New York.
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