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Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation

by Dennis Hoey February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Conforming to federal PPP law will help Maine’s strapped small businesses

by Richard Coshow Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

If the Legislature will not protect all taxpayers, they should at least implement Gov. Mills’ suggestion and protect those who borrowed less than $1 million.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Permanent resolution is possible in Maine state and tribal relations

by Donna Loring Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2021February 18, 2021

To show good faith in implementing its treaty obligations, the state must create a fifth constitutional office where tribal issues and concerns could be respectfully addressed.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: State legislators face difficult decisions, historic choices

by Brendan McQuade Special to the Press Herald February 16, 2021February 17, 2021

What values will Maine’s budget reflect – social justice or fear and repression?

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: State retirement fund should divest fossil fuel investments

by Maggie O'Neil and Anna Siegel Special to the Press Herald February 15, 2021February 18, 2021

Beyond the environmental damage they cause, fossil fuels no longer provide a good bang for the buck.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Maine legislators urged to add staff to oversee legal defense for the poor

by Megan Gray February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

Lawmakers are scrutinizing the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, which has struggled to oversee legal services for poor Mainers accused of crimes.