A last-minute bill from the governor shouldn’t derail a process that involved hours of meeting between many stakeholders, and which produced a thoughtful proposal.
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Our View: Vote yes on Question 2 for MaineCare expansion — It’s a good deal for Maine
Health care providers would get $500 million from the federal government, keeping rural hospitals afloat.
Our View: Vote no on Question 1 for the York County casino — it’s a matter of trust
The only thing a yes vote ensures is that Shawn Scott will make a lot of money.
Our View: Fostering whole families could help with drug fight
A new method keeps families intact while giving parents the skills they need.
Our View: Lawmakers add confusion to very simple question
If they would listen to the voters, state officials would stop trying to kill ranked-choice voting.
Our View: #MeToo campaign sheds light on workplace abuses, but it’s no long-term fix
Sexual harassment and assault won’t stop unless those who’ve been standing on the sidelines choose to become part of the solution.
Our View: Rights threatened as border patrol creeps inland
The agency’s broad geographic jurisdiction is a threat to constitutional rights.
Our View: Troubles with VA surgeon in Maine reveal more problems at agency
Veterans Affairs left its patients hanging, and let its bad doctors off the hook. It’s not clear why.
Our View: Collins’ presence needed to contain Trump’s chaos
The Maine Republican made the right call for her constituents by staying in the Senate.