In the midst of Maine’s winter season, many people across our state are struggling to stay warm given the surge in home heating and energy costs. I heard from countless residents of our district about their needs, and am proud to say the Legislature delivered relief in a bipartisan manner. This was such an important […]

A “little known” Maine state law protects consumers against being sold defective goods within four years of sale. Until recently, I had no idea it existed.

Turbulent times have given rise to fundamental questions about our future individual and collective security. This has brought considerable attention to the concept of well-being, generating a range of explanations as to what it means and why it is important, especially in the realm of public policy. The World Health Organization defines well-being as “enabling […]

The density-focused zoning legislation passed last year offered an unsettling preview of the direction we’re headed in.

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