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ballot questions

Published
November 4, 2016

Another View: Maine Medical Association criticizes Question 1 endorsement

Legalizing marijuana would encourage risky behavior and legitimize substance use amid a drug overdose epidemic.
Published
November 4, 2016

A no vote on Question 2 should improve education equity in Maine

What the state's Question 2 proponents wish for and what we will get are two different things.
Published
November 2, 2016

Maine Voices: Question 3 would move toward balancing gun rights with responsibility

Arguments against the loophole-closing question are both superficial and unsupported by facts.
Published
November 2, 2016

Greg Kesich: Question 5 would fix problem of polarization in Maine politics

Our uncompromising, ineffective governor is the result of races where a fired-up base of voters is all you need to win.
Published
November 1, 2016

Commentary: Higher tax rate in Question 2 may deter talent in competitive fields

If we make the wealthiest pay more in Maine, professionals such as doctors may look elsewhere to start careers.

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Published
November 1, 2016

Another View: Jettison bond issue in favor of pay-as-you-go system

Increasing the gas tax is a sensible method of paying to improve our state's roads and bridges.
Published
November 1, 2016

Commentary: Our schools touch the future, but they are underfunded

The Portland Board of Education unanimously recommends that voters support Question 2.
Published
October 30, 2016

Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Question 2: Make Augusta fix schools

The referendum process is the wrong way to write complex school funding and tax law.
Published
October 28, 2016

Medical marijuana’s benefits don’t outweigh dangers of legalization

A York doctor endorses cannabis for medical use, but fears that Question 1 would encourage self-medicating and drive up prescription narcotic diversion.
Published
October 27, 2016

Commentary: Ranked-choice voting the best fit for Maine, Pingree says

Cost-effective, constitutional and easy to use, the system would deliver the best results for voters and for candidates.