PAC reports: Health Coverage for Maine

One month before the election, a lot of money is changing hands, moving from PAC to PAC.

PolitickerME.com will attempt to break down who’s giving, who’s receiving, and how it’s being spent.

Check back for more on the major campaign committees and those backing the two referendum drives.

See also: Fed up with Taxes raises $2.1 million, spends $1.7 million

See also: PAC reports: Fed up with Taxes

Health Coverage for Maine (click here for the full report)

Purpose: Fighting Question 1, the people’s veto of the recently passed beer, wine and soda taxes. The taxes support Dirigo, the state’s health insurance program.

The stats:

• Receipts: $42,385 Q3; $177,540 cycle
• Expenditures: $39,999 Q3; $126,211 cycle
• Cash on hand: $51,328

Who gives to them ($1,000+ contributions):

• $40,000 American Medical Association

(The rest are smaller contributions)

How they spent their money:

• Fundraising expenses: $357.42
• Media/ads: $8,250
• Phone bills: $504.86
• Staff salary: $2,515
• Reimbursement (purpose not specified): $410
• Printing/literature/postage: $389.12
• Legal services: $2,573.50
• Campaign Management Services, Maine Directions of Winthrop: $25,000