Older Mainers stand to gain if our legislators reform the solar payment law now.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We must change the way we think about caregiving
Robust support for a proposal that would pay parent caregivers of children with special needs acknowledges just how badly broken our systems of care are.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Compass: Stop underpaying state workers for providing services we all count on
Nearly one in six positions in state government is vacant due to the state’s inability to recruit and retain workers at the current pay rates.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Ignoring need for caution, mining bill moving at speed of industry
The environment and human health are at risk under an amendment to L.D. 1363. It would allow the developer of a mineral deposit – like Plumbago North – to proceed under much-looser quarry rules.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s high court rules lawmakers may still enact citizen referendums
The decision likely only affects one question, which lawmakers say enjoys widespread support in the Legislature and across the state: Banning foreign spending on state referendum campaigns.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Minority Republicans notch a rare win for now on highway budget
Republicans successfully won permanent funding for the chronically underfunded highway budget. But it’s unclear whether the committee change will stick.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate advances bill to partially decriminalize prostitution
Gov. Janet Mills has yet to announce a stance on the bill that would eliminate the crime of engaging in prostitution but maintain penalties for those who solicit sex workers.
Posted inMaine, News
House narrowly votes to restore Maine’s original flag
The bill’s prospects remain uncertain as a half dozen Democrats joined Republicans to oppose the bill, which passed by a 2-vote margin with 20 members absent.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bills call for responsible development of Maine’s offshore wind industry
L.D. 1818 and L.D. 1895 will put our priorities and our ideals into law and ensure that offshore wind is implemented in a way that doesn’t compromise our state’s values.
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Commentary: As future ob-gyns, we believe paid leave will lead to happier, healthier Maine families
Paid family and medical leave will foster a stronger, more satisfied labor force by providing an attractive incentive for young people to live and work in Maine and protecting against women exiting the workforce altogether.