It’s not too soon to identify issues that most Republicans agree on, and set the party’s agenda for 2020.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans helped Gov. Mills have a successful session
GOP lawmakers should now stick together and insist on a transportation-only bond package.
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Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020
NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily’s List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Conspiracy theory takes hold in Maine GOP
What looks like genuine concern about people who are homeless may really be something much more sinister.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature draws close to adjournment but key battles remain
Lawmakers due to adjourn for the year Wednesday worked well into the night Tuesday to finish their work, but several major votes remain before they can call it quits.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax
The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Lone Republican who supports impeachment quits Freedom Caucus
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash has quit an influential caucus of House conservatives.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Another View: Media contribute to two-party lock on power
Maine should do more to open the system to multiple voices.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Any gun bill compromise would be a bad deal
Republicans should stand their ground and fight any initiative that would enable the confiscation of firearms.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Workers’ comp reform tests Maine legislators’ skill
Compromise is not a dirty word, and both parties should seize the opportunity to make a deal.