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Published
January 9, 2017

State House leaders offer mixed reaction to LePage budget proposal

After a series of closed-door meetings Monday, Democrats said they are unlikely to go along with major portions of the governor's spending plan.
Published
January 8, 2017

Analysis: Both parties likely to anguish over parts of LePage’s budget plan

Most legislators are likely to take issue with some aspect of the governor's ambitious $6.8 billion proposal.
Published
January 4, 2017

Legislature returns to tackle legalized marijuana, minimum wage

Lawmakers in Augusta face immediate pressure over whether to alter the two voter-approved measures.
Published
January 4, 2017

Representative switches parties, reducing ranks of Maine House Republicans

South Portland's Kevin Battle becomes an independent, and another Republican also may leave the party.
Published
January 3, 2017

Charles Lawton: Our better angels can’t prevail if we’re too hung up over the details

Let's resist the temptation to turn timid when faced with an opportunity to better the greater good.

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Published
January 3, 2017

Commentary: Riverview’s future too important to decide without public input

The patients include our loved ones, and we all share responsibility for their well-being.
Published
December 30, 2016

Critics say Maine lawmakers’ ‘skeleton bills’ lack transparency

Vague one-sentence drafts, totaling close to 100 each legislative session, can be deceptive and exclude the public from important policy discussions, say lawmakers and lobbyists.
Published
December 27, 2016

Leading Republican wants special panel of legislators to tackle Maine’s opioid crisis

Rep. Ellie Espling of New Gloucester calls for a unified solution 'to a problem that is killing more Mainers every day.'
Published
December 27, 2016

Our View: Compromise best route to resolving Riverview ‘step-down’ conflict

With most stakeholders now on board, the state should proceed with its initial plan to build near the Augusta hospital.
Published
December 26, 2016

Our View: Augusta shouldn’t stand in the way of Maine minimum-wage hike

After years of failing to raise base pay, some now want to interfere with what the voters passed.