Up to 3 million full-time equivalent workers have been knocked out by lingering health effects. Let’s start acting like it.
editorial
Our View: It makes sense for us to endorse questions, not candidates
This election cycle, we’ve decided it’s better to present our perspective on the people running than to tell readers how to vote for them.
Another View: Texas’ cautious approach to marijuana use has been the correct path
There are still too many unknowns to broadly expand legal marijuana use. The state of Texas has taken that fact into account to good effect.
Our View: Maine’s landmark internet privacy law should set pace for other states
Maine took on powerful telecom companies and won, paving the way for privacy rights to spread across the country.
Our View: Dispute over lobstering in Gulf of Maine close to running aground
If the goal is to protect both right whales and the fishing industry, the debate is heading in the wrong direction.
Our View: With electric vehicle incentives, the devil will be in the detail
A series of municipal programs support Mainers in making environmentally sound decisions when the time is right. The state can and should do the same.
Our View: Another summer tourism season shows value of good workers
Hospitality businesses are competing for workers from a limited pool. The ones that win will be the best position to thrive.
Another View: Though well-intentioned, gun buyback programs miss the mark
It’s been shown that the programs – funded by, yes, taxpayer dollars – don’t get firearms out of the hands of criminals.
Our View: Every effort must be made not to sideline skilled workers
Lots of factors make the workforce crisis stubborn. In 2022, credential recognition should not be one of them.
Another View: Want to attract more teachers to the profession? Pay them more.
New Mexico recently increased teacher salaries by 20%. Other states should take notice.