Congress needs to act quickly to prevent massive public-sector layoffs and vital service cuts.
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Rep. Pingree: Pandemic offers opportunity for food system reform
Let’s expand the market for local farms and food producers and treat those who grow, sell and serve our food as essential.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s unemployment is part of a bigger problem
Historic job losses are occurring everywhere and won’t be slowed without intervention from Washington.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Bipartisan commission should review COVID response
Oversight and accountability should be applied to the handling of this crisis, on the federal level and here in Maine.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House has approved the Senate amendment to a bill (H.R. 266) to add $320 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which President Trump signed into law Friday.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: COVID crisis wrong time for congressional recess
Why are members of Congress sitting around at home when there’s work to be done in D.C.?
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
From a distance, Maine’s congressional delegation continues to work
Maine’s four members of Congress are at home and taking precautions as they hear from constituents and try to keep the federal coronavirus response on track.
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MOFGA director: No Maine farm should go out of business during this pandemic
We need local, sustainable agriculture more than ever. Here’s how to make that happen.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Action needed to slow virus’ rapid spread
Social distancing is the best way to protect public health, even if it’s bad for the economy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Listen to the children and speak up for species at risk of extinction
The federal PAW and FIN Act would restore vital protections for our nation’s most imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.