The Patients First Health Care package clamps down on fees and puts an end to abusive billing practices.
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Maine Compass: Work permits for asylum applicants? Slow down
We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers’ help.
George Smith: Seasonal workers key to Maine tourism
There is a shortage, and it is hurting a key industry.
Maine Compass: A balanced look at what Sen. Collins offers Maine
Mainers should value her work on “close-to-home” issues.
Our View: 2020 should be the last hurrah for Iowa and New Hampshire
Tradition demands that two small, predominantly white states get to play too big a role in the nominating process.
Greg Kesich: The costs of political division
The incentive structure has changed to discourage cooperation and encourage obstruction.
Maine Compass: Don’t expect Maine ‘public power’ plan to deliver on its big promises
L.D. 1646 could keep CMP, as the private operator of the publicly owned utility – at higher rates.
Our View: Don’t be fooled by anti-vaccination Maine referendum campaign
Question 1 has nothing to do with stopping Big Pharma or most of the other talking points pushed by its backers.
Maine Compass: Access to well water testing is a public health necessity
Infants and children are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of prolonged exposure.
Maine Compass: Lawmakers should support drug law reform
The writer knows firsthand how a felony charge can ruin lives.