While Rep. Abden Simmons’ recent win was certainly a good sign for the party, a loss under such unusual circumstances would have been apocalyptically awful.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Compass: State must keep its veterans’ homes up and running
The Legislature should honor their commitment to Maine’s veterans by passing L.D. 985, Sen. Brad Farrin writes.
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Commentary: Maine can’t afford to lose our clean-energy momentum now
L.D. 1986 will ensure an accurate accounting of net energy costs and benefits and fund solar facilities for low- and moderate-income Mainers.
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Commentary: Maine needs the proposed Dirigo Business Incentive Program
The program, which provides an income tax credit to businesses for workforce training and capital investment, is a critical tool in helping Maine businesses that are competing with other states.
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Commentary: Ensuring children and working families have what they need to thrive
Paid leave, investments in child care and public preschool will not only support Maine families but also encourage others to move or return here, providing a needed boost to our workforce.
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Maine Compass: Banning flavored tobacco is about protecting Maine kids
Maine has the opportunity to curtail the onset of addiction, the executive director of the Maine Children’s Alliance writes.
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Opinion: Action is the antidote to despair over climate change
We can work together to dispel our feelings of helplessness, developing deeper connections to our neighbors and our town government in the process.
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Commentary: One year since Dobbs, and we won’t go back. Maine is moving forward.
It’s important that Maine lawmakers pass bills that would expand access to abortion, remove cost-sharing barriers to care, protect providers from malpractice penalties and prohibit local restrictions.
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Douglas Rooks: Democrats AWOL as Republicans take charge of tax policy
Take your favorite program for school nutrition, wellness checks, PFAS water tests, then ask: Would you rather pave a road instead?
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Commentary: Paid leave is good for people, business and Maine’s economy
When people can take time off without the worry of losing pay, they stay in the workforce, are more committed to their employers and see healthier outcomes. I’ve seen it work at our own company.