Maine lawmakers should fund essential services now and keep the government running while debating any new spending or policies.
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Maine Growers Alliance: All we’re asking for is a fair shake
Changes in medical cannabis rules are needed, but a state proposal will drive up the cost without making patients safer.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Another gun debate? Start without me
We have to remember that every firearm death statistic marks a loss that never goes away.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How Pine Tree Amendment could benefit Maine’s environment, economy and future
L.D. 489 would protect Mainers by providing a legal basis for citizens, and state and local governments to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
ISO New England: Power grid operations and extreme weather – for all of us, the challenge is real
The Texas tragedy shows we must continue to work together to strengthen our energy foundation, including wholesale markets, regulatory standards and supply infrastructure.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We should stop subsidizing dinosaur fossil fuel plants in New England
Our regional power grid operator, ISO-New England, should plan for systemic vulnerabilities and begin a just transition to renewable energy sources.
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Maine Voices: For women terrorized by domestic partners, it’s no better here
The lack of accountability for perpetrators for which Russia has become infamous is also a problem in places with more progressive laws.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Richard A. Bennett: Stop foreign meddling in Maine businesses
Foreign influence, like the testimony of Hydro-Quebec against L.D. 194, has no place in elections. Whether that influence comes from a friendly neighbor, or a hostile enemy, it’s dangerous.
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Maine Voices: Let’s turn pandemic lifelines into ladders out of poverty
The Child Tax Credits are the best opportunity in decades to help families create financial stability – if we can multiply their impact by coordinating resources and aligning policies.
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Maine State Chamber: New election rules treat First Amendment as ‘loophole’
Every company has the right to advocate on issues that affect its well-being, because Mainers deserve access to all arguments on all sides of a ballot question.