The governor wants to use $100 million from the state’s budget surplus for transportation projects.
Gov. Janet Mills
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should take a shot at tackling student debt
Government policy needs to look forward and backward. Two proposals before the Legislature would do just that.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Gov. Mills’ plan to rein in power companies faces two-pronged opposition
Many opponents either said the bill is a cynical ploy to maintain the status quo, or government overreach to address problems that don’t exist.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills barely mentioned opioid crisis in State of the State, and people noticed
Although the governor’s speech drew some criticism, administration officials say they’re focused on the epidemic of fatal overdoses and making systemic changes to improve services and save lives.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should recognize inherent rights of Wabanaki tribes
Tribal sovereignty was bargained away unfairly more than 40 years ago, and the Indigenous people in the state continue to suffer for it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills’ budget is a blueprint, not a mandate
Maine legislators should think twice before spending the surplus on one-time programs and election-year stunts.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine considers $42 million plan to lighten college graduates’ debt load
Recent graduates who live and work in Maine would get as much $2,000 a year in relief from loan payments.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Maine leaders ask Biden to extend FEMA funding for Portland emergency housing
The funding, which is being used to reimburse the city for hotel costs, is scheduled to expire April 1.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: What have they done with the old Paul LePage?
He’s back. He’s still mad. But what’s with all the fancy footwork?
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Governor supports limited expansion of tribal rights, while casino interests cry foul
Tribal representatives support the governor’s plan but emphasize that they do not see it as a substitute for a more sweeping tribal sovereignty package Gov. Mills opposes.