]> http://www.publicampaign.org/blog/2008/04/02/maine-cuts Comments for "Maine Cuts" en http://www.publicampaign.org/blog/2008/04/02/maine-cuts It looks like Maine&#39;s recent series of budget cuts is going to mean trimming back its <a href="http://www.sunjournal.com/story/259124-3/MaineNews/Lawmakers_balance_budget_but_programs_have_to_be_cut/">Clean Elections programs</a> a bit, decreasing the amount candidates are given to run their campaigns.  A concern from candidates considering running under Clean Elections has always been having enough funding to be competitive, so we&#39;ll be watching closely to see if the cuts effect participation rates. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:25:06 -0500