As proof, members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee cite the dizzying array of out-of-state and overseas entities with ties to the casino question on the November ballot.
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Maine Voices: Initiative pushed by Fair Rent Portland coalition is anything but fair
Portland cannot afford the unfair and disastrous effects of this proposed ordinance.
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Jim Fossel: Crony capitalism harms all
Writing laws to enrich the few remains detrimental to all ideologies.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Legislature clears path for York County casino referendum
However, the controversial ballot initiative backed by more than $4 million in contributions is still under scrutiny for its compliance with campaign finance laws.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: Don’t give up on democracy just because it’s complicated
Chicken Littles decry how the Legislature has failed to enact the will of the people.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s referendum process may never be the same
Legislators no longer trust the judgment of the voters who sent them to state government.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Mansion tax could help put our state’s financial house back in order
Unlike a surtax on higher incomes, this might mostly fall on non-Mainers, many of whom wouldn’t notice.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Ignore the will of the people at your peril
Both parties are leaving themselves open to challenge from all sides.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Hannah Pingree: Ranked-choice voting gives voters more voice
Repealing ranked-choice voting would bind us to an election system that remains deeply flawed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: We support Question 1, a $50 million investment in science
To compete for the jobs of the future, Maine needs to invest in scientific infrastructure.