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Published
October 17, 2016

Crucial battle over solar panel incentives goes to Maine PUC

Many Maine jobs are at stake as a proposal to reduce the credits for power fed to the grid from home rooftops is debated at a hearing.
Published
October 13, 2016

Our View: All legislative candidates should pledge to issue voter-approved bonds

Overturning Gov. LePage's stand against senior housing should be a priority for the next Maine Legislature.
Published
October 12, 2016

Without change in state law, Maine IDs won’t get Mainers aboard airplanes in 2018

The Department of Homeland Security tells state officials that it won't extend its deadlines for Maine to comply with the federal REAL ID law.
Published
September 28, 2016

Proposal would prevent PACs from paying Maine lawmakers

The state's ethics commission will propose such a ban for any legislator with a 'principal role' in a political action committee.
Published
September 27, 2016

Commentary: For healthy, productive adults, focus on foundation of early childhood, legislator says

The Maine Children's Caucus is dedicated to bipartisan, creative solutions to ensure our state has proven, solid policies to give all our kids a chance.

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Published
September 27, 2016

Maine Voices: Referendum questions put new laws on a dangerous fast track

None of these proposals should be allowed to pass, or we can only expect more risky laws in the future.
Published
September 22, 2016

Our View: Drug companies still on the wrong side of opioid battle

Passage in Maine of a law requiring coverage of certain painkillers is an example of the industry's continuing clout.
Published
September 19, 2016

Maine Voices: Thanks to Maine Ethics Commission, party’s over for rule-bending fundraisers

Because of its swift action, Rep. Chipman could be the last politician to exploit a particular loophole.
Published
September 18, 2016

Another View: Vote against Question 3 this November

The so-called universal background check is an attempt to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
Published
September 15, 2016

Commentary: LEAD program crucial to easing drug addiction’s grip on Maine

The focus is on prevention and treatment to help substance abusers take back their lives rather than go to jail.