In this time of crisis, legislative leaders need to reach across the aisle.
Troy Jackson
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans’ demands keep lawmakers sidelined, with hundreds of bills in limbo
The Democratic majority leaders want the Legislature to return for a special session, but Republicans insist that it be limited to curbing Gov. Janet Mills’ executive powers and responding to virus-related problems.
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Auburn mayor: Gideon, Mills administration dragging their feet on delivering COVID aid
Contrary to the Maine House speaker’s recent column, Sen. Collins is working to provide more funding and more flexibility.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Legislature’s input needed in state of emergency
Just like Congress, the Maine Legislature has ceded too much power to to the executive branch and needs to take it back.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mills administration’s plan to reopen Maine relies on selective science
The Legislature must be reconvened and the plan redrawn so that Mainers get a say in the state’s economic recovery.
Posted inMaine, News
Government and union officials plead for financial aid for local governments
Municipalities and states face billions of dollars in revenue shortfalls because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills should work with Maine Republicans on economy
In times of crisis, leaders need to bring people together, not drive division.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Crowd at committee hearing supports bill to cap insulin costs in Maine
The proposal to limit out-of-pocket spending for insulin was among a package of health care cost-control and pricing transparency measures that drew dozens to a public hearing at the State House.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill would give Maine companies preference in bidding on state jobs
The measure, which was held over from 2019, would give Maine companies a second shot at bidding if they lose out to out-of-state competitors on state construction or purchasing contracts.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Senate president defends his criticism of BIW tax credit
Sen. Troy Jackson says his work for a union that represents shipyard workers doesn’t constitute a conflict of interest.