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Jim Fossel: Much could go wrong with government ownership of CMP, Versant

by Jim Fossel June 13, 2021June 12, 2021

Maine would be better off using its regulatory powers to direct and hold accountable its investor-owned electric companies.

by The Editorial Board June 13, 2021June 12, 2021

Before making a historic investment in a new electric grid, Mainers should get to say what kind of company will run it.

by Ryan Parker Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2021June 13, 2021

L.D. 1679 addresses what is both a moral issue and a policy issue in a way that will save Maine millions.

Maine could become the first state where lawmakers order ‘divestment’ from fossil fuels, although changes to the bill could slow the process.

by Shane McDougall and Deborah Martin Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2021June 13, 2021

The Legislature should protect net energy billing, which is creating jobs, sustaining businesses and moving us closer to our carbon-reduction goals.

by Carrie Walsh Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

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.

The Maine Department of Corrections would have to develop a plan to close Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland by June 30, 2023.

The Senate supported the measure on a 22-12 party-line vote, with Republicans in opposition, a day after it won preliminary approval in the House.

by John Brautigam Special to the Press Herald June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Lawmakers should not yield to intimidation from those who profit by jacking up prices on medicines Mainers need.

by Christopher Caiazzo Special to the Press Herald June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

This fall’s referendum proposes three different changes to state law, so it should be separated into three questions.