A review of the successful carbon-pricing program is now underway, and a few suggested alterations would make a big difference.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: In business and politics, an orchestra trumps a soloist
Leaders must be respectful and work collaboratively, a lesson our new president should learn.
Reid cleared the way for President Trump’s nominees
Reid was warned that the day would come when Republicans would be in the majority and would exploit the new rules to equal and opposite effect. That day is here.
Bernie Sanders asks: Will Trump have the guts to stand up to Big Pharma?
With 1,400 lobbyists and $58 million in political donations, drug companies will battle to keep consumers in their grip.
Maine Compass: Biomass power benefits Maine
Promoting biomass helps the local forest products industry, and provides Maine-made power.
Douglas Rooks: Resistance is definitely not futile
Trump’s traits, like LePage’s before him, make opposition more difficult, and more necessary.
Maine Voices: Gov. LePage’s budget is a boon for wealthy, burden for working class
His ‘upside-down’ priorities would increase taxes for 80 percent of Maine families.
George Smith: Pythons on the loose, and other suggested bills
Love for the legislative process leads to a series of proposals for the 128th Legislature.