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Published
June 12, 2017

State budget impasse triggers new negotiation strategy as deadline looms

State House leaders take the unusual step of moving to a smaller conference committee in hopes of striking a deal.
Published
June 11, 2017

Jim Fossel: Republicans should fight, but smarter

A true compromise would be the best outcome for all involved.
Published
June 11, 2017

Bill Nemitz: What’s best for ‘Maine people’ is abiding by their wishes

Lawmakers in Augusta seem to be ignoring the fact that voters weighed in on referendum questions.
Published
June 9, 2017

Funding county jails: Why it matters to all families in Maine

If you value the safety you feel as a citizen, recognize that keeping the state's inmates in jail is a priority.
Published
June 9, 2017

Our View: Southern Maine casino backers should get serious state scrutiny

Horseracing Jobs Fairness has shown that they won't open up unless someone's pushing them.

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Published
June 7, 2017

Senate overrides LePage veto on senior housing bonds

Sen. Roger Katz's bill forces the governor to sign off on voter-approved money to build affordable elderly housing.
Published
June 6, 2017

Another View: Tax surcharge would drive business from Maine

And more money for schools should come with reforms that ensure it goes to the right place.
Published
June 5, 2017

LePage vetoes bills on drugs, mining and senior housing

One veto seeks to block a measure that would offer an 'affirmative defense' against prosecution to those caught with illegal drugs after they sought help for an overdose victim.
Published
June 5, 2017

Our View: Public records should remain public property

Allowing the state of Maine to copyright legislators' words would stifle open debate.
Published
June 4, 2017

Our View: House Republicans snared in trap of their own making

Compromise on school funding is desperately needed to pass a budget and avoid a government shutdown.