As Legislature’s progressive caucus hires its own staffer, parties raise ethics concerns

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 427

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are wary of the ethics of a privately funded staffer being hired by the Maine Legislature’s progressive caucus who does not fit neatly into existing regulations.

“That could be replicated left, right, and center of the political spectrum, and I suspect likely will if this precedent is allowed to move forward,” Minority Leader Trey Stewart (R-Aroostook) said during a meeting of legislative leaders on Thursday. …

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