Since Republican senators have developed no relief plan, they need to craft legislation that can attract enough Democratic votes to pass.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Lobstering restrictions will hurt much more than Maine’s fishermen
Giving to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association Legal Defense Fund will mitigate the impact of right-whale rules and protect thousands of other businesses.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Power line would disrupt commercial forest
Imported Canadian hydropower would crowd out biomass generation, hurting the state’s forest economy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Republicans playing games with special session
The Legislature can’t come back to finish its work because the minority party wants to control the agenda.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans should hold firm on taxes in Augusta
Whenever the Legislature comes back into session, GOP members should use their clout to roll back 2019’s spending spree.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Teetering on the unemployment cliff
What’s keeping workers at home? It’s not a $600 weekly payment – it’s the coronavirus.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Tom Allen: Congress must act to keep students connected
Schools can’t reopen successfully without bipartisan support for smart policies to bridge the digital divide and serve rural and underserved areas.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Tourism-related COVID cases warrant close scrutiny
Meanwhile, everyone in Maine, visitor and resident alike, should act as if the virus is around.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
U.S. attorney for Maine: Law enforcement here paying price for brutality elsewhere
Maine police officers aren’t perfect, but they are always trying to improve and they’re open to progressive policies and procedures.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: ‘Sleep Out’ has delivered a powerful message
Homeless activists and city officials should now negotiate an end to the 2-week-old encampment.