ballot questions
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2017
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.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
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.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2016
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.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2016
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.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2016
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.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2016
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.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2016
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.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2016
Charles Lawton: The difference between marketing and governing is facts
Voters will soon render their judgment based on their jobs, homes and paychecks.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2016
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.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2016
Another View: Critics of Question 2 stand on sidelines, don’t offer solutions
They agree that education should be fully funded, but they're against actually doing something about it.
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