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Published
July 15, 2017

Water bond package was good for Maine in 2014, and it’s even better now

What's not to like about clean water, 3,000 jobs and new systems – not to mention the ability to leverage federal funds?
Published
July 14, 2017

Our View: With implied threat to President Trump, South Portland legislator crosses a line

At the very least, Scott Hamann should apologize on the House floor and disavow the suggestion that he'd harm Trump.
Published
July 11, 2017

Commentary: Maine lawmakers siding with passing responsible energy policy

Supporting L.D. 1504 with an override vote can thwart efforts to move solar policy backward.
Published
July 11, 2017

Our View: Indifference at State House prolongs Maine’s opioid crisis

Legislators who see the clear need for more treatment options are blocked by those who want to punish people for addiction.
Published
July 10, 2017

Gov. LePage vetoes solar ‘net metering’ bill, again

A representative for the solar installation industry accuses the governor of lying in his veto letter to change House Republicans' votes.

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Published
July 9, 2017

Our View: Maine’s referendum process may never be the same

Legislators no longer trust the judgment of the voters who sent them to state government.
Published
July 9, 2017

Six-month session of Legislature passed 285 of 1,600 bills

The 128th Legislature's first session was dominated by the budget debate and shutdown, and responses to four ballot questions passed in November.
Published
July 9, 2017

As Maine’s opioid crisis worsens, 128th Legislature largely does nothing

Confronted by shocking numbers of overdose deaths and addicts at risk, lawmakers had an opportunity to make meaningful – and, many say, necessary – changes. They didn't.
Published
July 9, 2017

Jim Fossel: LePage is no lame duck just yet

The biggest winner of the shutdown was the people of Maine.
Published
July 4, 2017

Both political parties claim victory in putting end to state shutdown

As state agencies reopen Wednesday, Republicans and Democrats say they stood strong on the most important issues.