L.D. 1647 would allow the system for next June’s primaries and federal elections, while giving voters a chance to amend the constitution.
columnists
Jim Fossel: Bad process dooms the GOP health care bill
Republicans should have remembered how angry they were when Democrats rammed through the ACA.
Maine Compass: Working forest right for Katahdin national monument
An editorial in this newspaper missed the advances in logging, and how much it does to keep the forest healthy.
Commentary: The GOP’s tax plan can’t snub the middle class
As it stands, President Trump’s plan has uncertain outcomes for many families.
Commentary: Tax cuts don’t equal growth
I helped create the GOP tax myth. Trump is wrong.
Community Compass: Connecting Colby to the city
A new building downtown is part of an effort to allow students, faculty and staff to engage with the public at large.
Maine Compass: Don’t change marijuana law
While there are some policy issues that still need to be ironed out, Maine must avoid further delay.
Douglas Rooks: Maine’s casino lottery must come to an end
The Legislature has failed to create a cogent gaming policy, and the result is a referendum built to enrich one out-of-stater.
George Smith: Sick have to fight system too
The health-care system is broken, and a fix appears beyond Congress’ reach.