Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, says reversing the budgeting change by former Gov. Paul LePage would provide ‘one of the most direct forms of property tax relief.’
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What America really needs to do is abolish Congress
If the legislative branch won’t act as a check on the executive branch, then what is it for?
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Schools and Education, Sports
School ends cheerleading awards that call out girls’ body parts
A Wisconsin high school gave awards ‘meant to be funny’ for physical attributes such as largest breasts or buttocks.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill would ban e-cigarettes from school grounds
A work session on the bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Rebecca Millett, will be Wednesday.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Alfred Rep. Sampson: Mandatory cursive lessons will help Maine students become better writers, readers, thinkers
The benefits include improved memory and fine motor skills as well as better coordination.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Legislator’s bill would limit teachers’ discussions of politics in classroom
The Republican’s measure draws criticism from educators and the ACLU.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Maine Republicans keep winning on taxes
Rhetoric that makes tax rates untouchable hamstrings government’s ability to meet the people’s needs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Yarmouth Rep. Cooper: Maine’s original flag is the one we should be flying
Restoring the simple and meaningful 1901 design would be a great way to mark our bicentennial.
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Marc A. Thiessen: Green New Deal means giant new tax hikes – on everyone
With her now-infamous talking points, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accidentally exposes the left’s big lie.
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Commentary: Woe to any 2020 Democrat who doesn’t embrace partisanship
Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Amy Klobuchar may fail dogma litmus tests tests in the primaries.