Cost-effective, constitutional and easy to use, the system would deliver the best results for voters and for candidates.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Supporting our schools a sound investment for Maine businesses
Question 2 would fund schools to better prepare students and attract new tech firms to our state.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: ‘No’ on referendum Question 2 is a pro-education vote
Maine should keep the original goal of raising an additional $157 million for K-12 schools but rethink how to allocate state aid.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine needs rational pot policy, so vote ‘yes’ on Question 1
On Election Day, Mainers have a chance to vote against the failed 40-year war on drugs.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Question 1 on Maine ballot reveals the real dangers of marijuana
As Election Day approaches, we are seeing how the prospect of legal pot distorts people’s thinking.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to question whether referendums are a good way to tackle problems
Referendums have become a device for single-interest groups to fast-track their legislative agendas.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
M.D. Harmon: Referendum questions problematic if you want to limit government
On Nov. 8, Mainers will weigh in on six ballot questions, five of which come from the political left.