An Oxford County legislator’s bill would enhance access to telehealth, education and social interaction.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Racial impact should be part of Maine’s legislative process
A ‘color-blind’ approach to lawmaking just sustains existing inequality. Lawmakers should have their eyes wide open.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s COVID ballot rules should outlive the pandemic
Early processing of absentee ballots has been proven to aid a smooth election and should be the standard going forward.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Dozens in hearing back bill to gauge racial impacts in all state legislation
House Assistant Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross says the measure is an important step toward eliminating systemic racism in Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislature can find a better way to help Maine’s small businesses
Not all PPP recipients are struggling small companies that need extra help from the state.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: It is the perfect time for putting Maine on the move
It’s time to explore how state and federal government and private investors can join forces to fund commuter rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill would shift control of Capitol Police to Legislature
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, says the force that protects the State House and other properties should be overseen by lawmakers rather than the executive branch.
Posted inMaine, News
Republican staffer at Maine House tests positive for COVID-19
A memo from the Legislature’s human resources director says a staff member for the House Republican caucus tested positive last week but had no close contacts with other State House staff.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Next step for Maine’s climate goals: Proposed laws to make them reality
Dozens of ideas being promoted by lawmakers this year represent the next phase of state government’s aggressive effort to address a rapidly changing climate.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Celebrating school choice in Maine amid the pandemic
Families’ education struggles are made tougher by state caps on the number of public charter schools and enrollment in virtual charters.