Good administrators are key to students’ success, and that’s enough reason to reject funding changes.
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Our View: Maine’s minimum-wage hike is a law, not a suggestion
Gov. LePage is acting more like a king than like a leader of a democratically elected government.
Proponents of York County casino submit petitions calling for 2017 vote
The group is making a second attempt to put the issue before voters, this time aiming for the November election.
Maine Voices: Awareness of tipped-wage issue might have tipped balance on Question 4 vote
Voters probably didn’t intend to triple tipped workers’ base pay. But that can be remedied.
Much could be gained from stricter enforcement of existing gun laws
With the defeat of the background check initiative, we need more muscle in the controls we’ve got.
LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge
The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
Our View: Three Maine ballot questions demand different responses
The marijuana law should get a quick fix. The high-income tax should get a deep dive. And the wage hike should be left alone.
Maine Voices: Maine lawmakers should heed voters’ wishes in several policy areas
The electorate chose policies that invest in our communities, our schools and our workers.
Charles Lawton: The difference between marketing and governing is facts
Voters will soon render their judgment based on their jobs, homes and paychecks.
Commentary: Mainers do not support Paul LePage, his causes or his candidates
This should be a reality Maine legislators remind themselves of in these last two years of his term.