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Maine Voices

Published
March 30, 2016

Maine Voices: Coalition led by Mercy Hospital will tackle opiate addiction crisis head-on

The new Greater Portland Addiction Collaborative aims to provide access to treatment through existing resources.
Published
March 29, 2016

Maine Voices: Take it from tipped workers, not their bosses: Increase the minimum wage

Cities like Seattle have proven that higher base pay leads to more prosperity – even for restaurant owners.
Published
March 28, 2016

Maine Voices: Your smart meter isn’t necessarily safe or healthy

Maine lives are at risk from the noncancer effects of smart meter-induced radiofrequency radiation.
Published
March 27, 2016

Maine Voices: Natural-gas capacity is key link to jobs

More pipeline capacity to deliver low-cost natural gas to Maine industries will help them afford their energy bills – and sustain their workforce.
Published
March 26, 2016

Maine Voices: Proposal that would help Maine grow jobs needs more support

A bill would create a review board for large contracts and will support more local businesses.

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Published
March 25, 2016

Maine Voices: Several bills aim to help state’s veterans get needed services

The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee has crafted several proposals designed to make a real difference in the lives of veterans in our state.
Published
March 24, 2016

Maine Voices: Gov. LePage damages budget process with piecemeal spending measures

His snubbing of legislators wipes out the benefits of weighing overall revenues and priorities in tandem.
Published
March 23, 2016

Maine Voices: Holy Week is a good time to remember not to persecute the innocent

The fear and hatred in the political climate is at odds with America's values – and we must foster respect.
Published
March 22, 2016

Maine Voices: Minimum-wage proposal could wipe out margins, put Maine restaurants in peril

Requiring tipped workers to be paid the same base wage as other employees would affect the vitality of our much-lauded dining-out scene.
Published
March 21, 2016

Maine Voices: Contact with media is helpful for inmates who want to rejoin society

A policy change allowing prisoners to submit writing for publication upholds First Amendment rights.