Over the past three years, we have worked collaboratively to determine how the region can build upon past success as the states look to meet their aggressive climate goals.
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Commentary: Maine is falling short of its obligations to young children with special needs
Our state doesn’t adequately reimburse the vital work of special purpose community schools. A simple legislative bill can right that damaging wrong.
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Commentary: Climate change presents threats, opportunities for Maine’s small-business community
The business world is good at assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The path to climate resilience shouldn’t be any different.
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The Maine Millennial: You think queerness is a fad? Think again.
I’m more and more proud of the bravery and grit of my lesbian grandmothers.
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Jim Fossel: A glimmer of hope for Maine Republicans?
While Rep. Abden Simmons’ recent win was certainly a good sign for the party, a loss under such unusual circumstances would have been apocalyptically awful.
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Commentary: Maine can’t afford to lose our clean-energy momentum now
L.D. 1986 will ensure an accurate accounting of net energy costs and benefits and fund solar facilities for low- and moderate-income Mainers.
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Commentary: Maine needs the proposed Dirigo Business Incentive Program
The program, which provides an income tax credit to businesses for workforce training and capital investment, is a critical tool in helping Maine businesses that are competing with other states.
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Commentary: Ensuring children and working families have what they need to thrive
Paid leave, investments in child care and public preschool will not only support Maine families but also encourage others to move or return here, providing a needed boost to our workforce.
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Commentary: One year since Dobbs, and we won’t go back. Maine is moving forward.
It’s important that Maine lawmakers pass bills that would expand access to abortion, remove cost-sharing barriers to care, protect providers from malpractice penalties and prohibit local restrictions.
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Commentary: Paid leave is good for people, business and Maine’s economy
When people can take time off without the worry of losing pay, they stay in the workforce, are more committed to their employers and see healthier outcomes. I’ve seen it work at our own company.