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Gubernatorial Power And The Struggle For Executive Efficiency In Twentieth Century Maine, Paul H. Mills
Gubernatorial Power And The Struggle For Executive Efficiency In Twentieth Century Maine, Paul H. Mills
Maine Policy Review
In this commentary, Paul Mills discusses the balance between the executive and legislative branches of Maine state government in the twentieth century, noting that from 1986 to the time of the writing of this commentary (2002), the state’s governors have had a different political affiliation than the legislatures elected to serve with them. He remarks that even as the mechanics of government have become more efficient through reforms, Maine people have created and enforced a system that puts the governor and legislature at odds, hampering their ability to move forward.
Term Limits, The Standing Committees, And Institutional Response, Matthew C. Moen, Kenneth Palmer
Term Limits, The Standing Committees, And Institutional Response, Matthew C. Moen, Kenneth Palmer
Maine Policy Review
Through citizen initiative in 1993, Maine passed a term limits bill that now prevents legislators with eight years of consecutive service from seeking reelection. Although touted as a means of eliminating careerism in public service and as a means of bringing fresh blood and new policy initiative to Augusta, many now question whether limits on service have hampered legislative efficiency through the loss of experienced leadership and institutional memory. Moen and Palmer examine the impact of term limits on the legislature’s standing committees. While noting adverse impacts such as heavier workloads, they also find an institution hard at work to …