A proposal on the ballot this fall would help prevent ill loved ones from being forced from their homes.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine’s ranked-choice voting is a common-sense solution
On June 12, Maine voters should demand that our lawmakers bow to the clear will of the people.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: By stalling on Medicaid expansion, Gov. LePage is breaking Maine law
The argument over wider access to MaineCare is done – now, he must implement the program.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Lawmakers failing to do their jobs
Instead of giving citizen initiatives the attention they deserve, they’ve been voting them down and sending them directly to the ballot.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
New Gloucester Rep. Espling: Democrats helped Maine People’s Alliance conceal details of costly bill
No person or interest group should be allowed to block open debate on ballot initiatives or other proposals.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sportsman’s Alliance director: The reporter didn’t get it right – this bill is nonpartisan
The merits of a proposal to change how initiatives get on the Maine ballot are overlooked when reporting is inaccurate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Future of initiative process rides on ranked-choice vote
Augusta’s dismissive treatment of citizen-initiated laws will be on the ballot this June.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Ranked-choice voters submit signatures for ‘people’s veto’ ballot initiative
Maine voters could cast ballots, once again, on ranked-choice voting at the same time they are using the vote-counting process.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Laws by the people, for the people
Our citizen initiative process may be imperfect, but it is pure direct democracy, without the mediation of elected officials.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Poll petition ban would silence voice of Maine public
Barring the organizers of true citizen-led initiatives from our state’s polling places won’t stop well-funded outsiders from buying their way onto the ballot.