Include fishermen in policy decisions that affect them, invest in programs that support their ability to continue to work and create opportunities for them to seek mental health support.
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Commentary: A new year brings a new surge in housing prices
Soaring rents and a red-hot home market are upending old seasonal patterns as job and wage growth drive a new economic cycle.
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Maine Voices: State’s HOPE program helped me chart path to success
Thanks to Sara Gideon’s investment, more families like mine will have the support they need to pursue education and training beyond high school.
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Maine Voices: The historic change that’s become the new normal
The Maine law legalizing same-sex marriage took effect Dec. 29, 2012. A lot of people are happier – and the fabric of society remains intact.
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Commentary: First Amendment protects our right to live our freedoms
On the 230th anniversary of the amendment’s official adoption, let’s consider why the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition were bundled together.
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Maine Voices: Maine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit exceeds expectations
Judged efficient and effective in a state report, the program promotes growth that builds on our heritage while enhancing our future.
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Commentary: Congress slouches as Postal Service workers hustle
If passed, the Postal Reform Act would strengthen a public service whose mission is to provide universal, affordable service.
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Rep. Pingree: Infrastructure bill win-win for our economy, environment
Now Congress must pass the Build Back Better Act to keep pace with other nations on social supports.
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Maine Voices: Our state’s clean-energy economy will benefit from infrastructure bill
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help us build a stronger and more resilient workforce.
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Jim Fossel: Supreme Court could make abortion an issue for the states
Even if Roe is overturned, reproductive rights still will be subject to an often-messy democratic process.