Weeks have passed since L.D. 1225 failed to pass the Judiciary Committee on May 18. A second attempt by Sen. Scott Cyrway resulted in another defeat on June 16, despite his valiant efforts in representing precious innocents and L.D. 1225 with integrity and courage on the floor. The House voted against the bill 77-64, while […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Voices: Landmark new Maine law more fairly allocates products’ real costs
Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1541, so towns and cities won’t have to keep picking up the tab for product disposal and recycling.
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Commentary: The rickety politics of the federal infrastructure bill
If the bipartisan deal fails, it won’t be because the Senate is dysfunctional. It will be because the Democratic Party is.
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Noah Feldman: Supreme Court undermines voting rights and itself
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
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Maine Voices: Denying Communion to pro-choice Catholic politicians will do more harm than good
The U.S. Conference of Bishops’ decision relegates charity to a subordinate position, hasn’t worked to keep the flock and won’t reduce the number of abortions.
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Commentary: People of Maine ready to take next step toward public power
Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1708 and give Mainers a say in how and where they get their electricity.
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Commentary: My daughter fell off the mental health care cliff, and I have to jump after her
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
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Maine Voices: The future of transportation looks electric
As with ‘horseless carriages’ and Kodak cameras, gas-powered vehicles are in for a disruption.
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A lonely student’s letter and, 25 years later, an admiring teacher’s response
Some connections between educators and their pupils fade with time. This one didn’t.
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Maine Compass: Celebrate veterans this Fourth of July by lowering drug prices
Pharmaceutical price-gouging hurts all Americans, including those who have served our country, writes a veteran from Oakland.