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Published
June 2, 2017

Maine lawmakers hear passionate debate on ranked-choice voting

Two bills, including one to repeal the voter-approved law, go before a legislative committee.
Published
May 31, 2017

Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed

The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.
Published
May 31, 2017

Maine Voices: Why do so many Republicans spurn Clean Election financing?

Of 67 state lawmakers who financed their campaigns privately, 48 (71 percent) are Republicans.
Published
May 28, 2017

Bill would make lifetime driver’s license suspension permanent

Two Maine lawmakers want to eliminate a section of state law that allows a person to petition for license reinstatement.
Published
May 28, 2017

Jim Fossel: Bring budget debate out into public

Ethical politicians have little to fear from an open discussion of the spending plan.

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Published
May 27, 2017

It’s time for Maine to pass its own amendment for equal rights

Call your Republican representatives and urge them to reconsider their opposition to L.D. 197.
Published
May 26, 2017

Sen. Saviello: Five-cent deposit on ‘nips’ would reduce Maine’s roadside litter

If Gov. LePage wants to tackle drinking and driving, he should look at other options.
Published
May 25, 2017

Our View: When it comes to Maine teachers’ pay, keep it simple

Raising the minimum salary from $30,000 to $40,000 is a good idea, but a proposal to create a statewide contract still needs work.
Published
May 23, 2017

Maine Legislature’s education panel votes 6-5 against statewide teachers contract

Opponents including the Maine Education Association said the bill wouldn't guarantee higher starting teacher pay and would take control away from districts.
Published
May 23, 2017

Maine House speaker: Republicans must do their part to fully fund schools

Critics of the 3 percent surcharge that voters approved last fall should present a plan of their own, Sara Gideon says.