ballot questions Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Subsidies are a better way to make housing affordable, and the city gives too much deference to developers.

Greg Kesich: Legislature thwarts will of voters again, inviting showdown in June

If ranked-choice elections make it back on the ballot next summer, it will be a vote on what it means when Mainers vote for something.

Newcomer Kimberly Rich supports Question 1 on the city ballot, but incumbent Justin Costa fears unintended consequences.

by The Editorial Board October 22, 2017October 20, 2017

Health care providers would get $500 million from the feds, keeping rural hospitals afloat.

by Lisa Letourneau Special to the Press Herald October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

The reality is, Maine cannot afford not to take the opportunity to improve its health care system.

by Jim Fossel October 15, 2017October 13, 2017

Not knowing who will be in charge in Augusta or what Congress will do makes the expansion risky.

by CHARLES LAWTON October 10, 2017October 9, 2017

Take a step back and consider the role that involved citizens play in our representative democracy.

by The Editorial Board October 9, 2017October 8, 2017

It makes sense to shield Maine taxpayers from sudden spikes in demand for state funds.

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2017October 6, 2017

Now is the time to face up to the majority voting issue problem in the Maine Constitution and resolve it.

by The Editorial Board October 4, 2017October 4, 2017

As voters weigh a slots parlor in southern Maine, they should compare the predictions and the outcome at the Oxford venue.