A third of our workforce would benefit from a base-pay hike – and so would the businesses where these workers would spend money.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Roger Katz: Higher taxes won’t solve Maine’s problems
The former Augusta state senator says Maine should try once again to reform sales and income taxes to fit our tourism-based economy.
Martin Schram: How to fix breaking opioid news
For every three additional promotional payments to doctors per 100,000 people in a county, there were 18 percent more overdoses due to prescribed opioids a year later.
David Trahan: Put firearm safety in schools to save lives
Teachers and legislators must recognize they shouldn’t keep kids in the dark about the dangers around them.
Greg Kesich: ‘Electability’ too hard to judge
Primary voters should pick their favorite and not try to guess who would do best in November.
Jim Fossel: Tough times for moderates
In Congress or at the state level, the middle is an increasingly difficult place for politicians to be.
Commentary: Amazon’s winner-take-all approach to small business
Increasingly, Amazon makes its own private-label products that compete with the offerings of independent merchants on its platform.
Commentary: Trump’s targeted tariffs have boosted many key industries
President Donald Trump saw an opening for Republicans last year and announced a series of trade tariffs aimed at leveling the playing field.
Maine Compass: One Maine, with environmental justice for all
Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn’t face the added stress of toxic chemicals.
Rep. Heidi Sampson: Cursive lessons will help create better writers, readers and thinkers
The benefits include improved memory and fine motor skills as well as better coordination.