Jim Fossel Archives - Centralmaine.com

Jim Fossel: We’re actually seeing bipartisan progress on Capitol Hill

The talks on spending and electoral reform may not be sweeping, but that’s exactly why they’re moving ahead.

by Jim Fossel February 6, 2022February 5, 2022

School choice is an example of an idea with broad appeal to voters that’s gained prominence during the pandemic.

by Jim Fossel January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

Trust in America’s institutions is weak enough without politically motivated hyperbole.

by Jim Fossel January 16, 2022January 15, 2022

If they want to get anything done, Democrats in Washington should stop trying to pass sweeping bills that have no Republican support.

by Jim Fossel January 9, 2022January 8, 2022

The pandemic is again showing how limited our resources are when it comes to emergency preparedness.

by Jim Fossel January 2, 2022January 1, 2022

The Legislature could avoid the hyperpartisanship that cripples Congress if the party in power used some restraint.

As a candidate, he claimed to be able to bring people together, but as a president, he has not delivered.

The Legislature should be making it easier for towns and cities to build affordable housing, not forcing projects on them.

Even if Roe is overturned, reproductive rights still will be subject to an often-messy democratic process.

by Jim Fossel December 5, 2021December 4, 2021

The projected $800 million can be used ideally to simplify our tax system, or at least to bolster the rainy day fund and invest in infrastructure.