The rising number of Maine pedestrian fatalities is just one sign that roads are unhealthy and unsafe.
infrastructure
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Passenger rail receives historic funding as Downeaster turns 20
In Maine, municipal leaders want to see the Boston-to-Brunswick service expanded to other parts of the state, and a bill signed by the governor would study the issue.
advertisement
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: It will take work to save Maine’s working waterfront
The state and private sector need to work together to preserve an institution that’s crucial to the state’s economy and character.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Child tax credit providing financial relief to working families like mine
Child care cost my family over $18,000 last year. Extending the child tax credit can help more women like me stay on the job.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Senate president: Why I back Jared Golden’s demand to change the Build Back Better Act
The congressman is leading the effort to roll back the SALT giveaway to the rich as the bill heads to the U.S. Senate, Troy Jackson says.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Divided House moves toward approval of Democrats’ sweeping social, climate bill
Passage of the bill, which was delayed by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, would send it to the Senate, where it would certainly face significant changes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden promotes infrastructure plan at an old, rusty bridge in New Hampshire
Many of the particulars of how the money is spent will be up to state governments.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden signs $1 trillion infrastructure bill with bipartisan crowd
As the U.S. continues to slog through a pandemic and rising inflation, the president has treated infrastructure as proof that government can function again.