When regulators discovered a problem overlooked for half a century, state legislators rushed to rewrite the statute before it hurt Maine’s hospitality businesses.
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Senate narrowly passes bill to close Long Creek within two years
The measure to close the South Portland youth prison passed the House last week but it faces a possible veto by Gov. Janet Mills.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Former PUC commissioners: Don’t put politicians in charge of our electric grid
Maine will not be able to keep up its climate response in the midst of a costly takeover battle.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mainers are suffering from lack of mental health funding
We need more than proclamations to address the well-documented need for mental health services.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Much could go wrong with government ownership of CMP, Versant
Maine would be better off using its regulatory powers to direct and hold accountable its investor-owned electric companies.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Legislature should send public power plan to the voters
Before making a historic investment in a new electric grid, Mainers should get to say what kind of company will run it.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Feeding all Maine kids at school is the right thing to do
L.D. 1679 addresses what is both a moral issue and a policy issue in a way that will save Maine millions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Landmark bill passed by House and Senate seeks to sell off Maine’s fossil fuel investments
Maine could become the first state where lawmakers order ‘divestment’ from fossil fuels, although changes to the bill could slow the process.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Changes to vital Maine program will erode solar’s economic, environmental benefits
The Legislature should protect net energy billing, which is creating jobs, sustaining businesses and moving us closer to our carbon-reduction goals.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Employees deserve their day in court
I got fired for trying to protect workers from COVID-19, and forced arbitration meant I couldn’t do anything about it. L.D. 1711 would help fix that.