All available evidence should make it hard to oppose this tax with a straight face. Where there’s smoke …
Editorials
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Our View: Sen. Collins’ decision matrix does not pass muster
Without taking proper steps to assist the public’s understanding of her process, the senator leaves herself open to more of the same criticism.
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Our View: Maine delegates rightly assume united front on Musk, Gaza
Amid mounting consternation, Collins, Golden, King and Pingree appear to be doing what they can to make sense of the nonsensical.
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Our View: It’s a ‘yes’ for Sen. Bennett’s light-bulb moment
The more transparency in Maine’s lawmaking, the better. This should be very hard to argue against.
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Our View: Less reporting on housing, more housing
Year in, year out, very capable Maine minds work together to isolate the problems, identify the solutions and produce reports. Now it’s time to build homes.
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Our View: Maine in no position to shrug at ‘nation’s report card’
The state response to a federal finding of math and reading skills that are among the lowest in the country left a lot to be desired.
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Our View: Maine is a casualty of Trump opposition to offshore wind energy
At least one of President Trump’s ‘Day 1’ executive orders pays zero heed to the bottom line.
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Our View: Maine Republicans hellbent on keeping gun lobby happy
The move to repeal the 72-hour waiting period disparages the unanimity that got it over the line.
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Our View: Yes, energy office should be a Cabinet department
For the good of Maine, lawmakers must seize the opportunity to elevate this agency and its work.
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Our View: You get the Legislature you pay for
The increase to Maine lawmakers’ salaries coming into effect this session is good for governance.