His emergency declaration offers ringing promises on how he’ll fight addiction – but not the cash to fulfill them.
Editorials
Our View: Vote yes on Question 3 for much-needed transportation funding
Maine’s infrastructure is in poor shape. The funding in Question 3, and more, is necessary for a better economy.
Our View: Refusal of federal job funds could have high cost
Gov. Paul LePage’s actions are making it more difficult for some Mainers to find work.
Our View: Amazon? Not this time, but the future can be bright
Maine couldn’t support the corporate giant now, but it can help entrepreneurs and new products get their start.
Our View: Committee’s work on pot law shouldn’t be ignored
A last-minute bill from the governor shouldn’t derail a process that involved hours of meeting between many stakeholders, and which produced a thoughtful proposal.
Our View: Vote yes on Question 2 for MaineCare expansion — It’s a good deal for Maine
Health care providers would get $500 million from the federal government, keeping rural hospitals afloat.
Our View: Vote no on Question 1 for the York County casino — it’s a matter of trust
The only thing a yes vote ensures is that Shawn Scott will make a lot of money.
View from Away: US can’t afford to ignore ethnic cleavages in Iraq
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