President Biden recently announced two massive proposals that are completely at odds with each other. His American Jobs Plan aims to invest trillions to create new jobs and modernize American infrastructure. But his U.S. Citizenship Act, which offers amnesty to an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants and vastly expands legal immigration, would make it harder […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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When it comes to health care, pandemic has hit Maine families hard
Two bills aim to close coverage gaps for children and postpartum care for mothers.
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Commentary: Salaries, profits too high for dental insurance companies
A bill before the Maine Legislature would force dental insurers to put at least 80 percent of patient premiums toward actual care.
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Maine Compass: Eliminate police intelligence unit, fund recovery centers
Maine should invest in community rather than failed policing programs, writes the director of the Maine Drug Policy Lab at Colby College.
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Jay Ambrose: No All-Star Game in Georgia. China maybe?
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Maine Voices: To beat COVID, Mainers need to get their shots
Without broad immunity, we won’t be able to enjoy relaxed social contact this summer.
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Maine Voices: An epidemic of suffering will outlast COVID
We could end hunger and poverty in this country. But up to now, we have chosen not to.
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Sen. Brad Farrin: Democrats bully through budget without Republican input
A compromise could have been reached; instead, the majority party decided themselves how billions would be spent.
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Scholars Strategy Network: Better systems necessary to build workforce, fight poverty
Services and supports needed to escape poverty are scattered across multiple agencies and locations. While there are standing agreements among agencies for cooperation, these intentions too often fail to materialize.