We are losing more than dollars because of the governor’s obstructionism.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Jim Fossel: Lawmakers failing to do their jobs
Instead of giving citizen initiatives the attention they deserve, they’ve been voting them down and sending them directly to the ballot.
Sen. Collins: Health insurance rate increases were avoidable
For example, eliminating the individual mandate should not have been linked to the tax cut plan without more ACA fixes.
Maine Compass: Female veterans need lawmakers to support the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope
The Augusta organization helps female veterans in dire straits, but is running out of money.
New Gloucester Rep. Espling: Democrats helped Maine People’s Alliance conceal details of costly bill
No person or interest group should be allowed to block open debate on ballot initiatives or other proposals.
Portland Sen. Dion: Time for Maine to enact ‘red flag’ law for public safety
States with similar regulations have seen reductions in gun violence, the Democratic Blaine House hopeful says.
Commentary: How the Hyde Amendment preventing abortion coverage hurt my family
It should not be a politician’s place to decide when, how or why a woman gets an abortion, says a Mainer who lost a much-wanted pregnancy.
Tom Waddell: The freedom of, and from, religion
The separation of church and state is a two-sided coin.
Community Compass: Mayor Isgro should resign
A tweet shows the mayor is incapable of leading by example.
Dana Milbank: Mueller’s first jailbird gives a hint of where the probe may go
Alex van der Zwaan, a business associated of Manafort, gets a symbolic 30-day sentence.