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Commentary: Maine Senate president says Legislature should amend tax surcharge approved by voters

by Michael Thibodeau Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2017May 10, 2017

Lawmakers have a duty to prevent the dire consequences for the state’s economy, Michael Thibodeau says.

by Jimmy Carter Special to the Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News May 10, 2017May 9, 2017

This belated enforcement of U.S. trade laws will help timberland owners and American forestry workers.

by CHARLES LAWTON May 9, 2017May 8, 2017

To be successful, programs must meet the skill needs of employers and also the pay needs of employees.

by Karen Sanford Special to the Press Herald May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Thirty years after the historic vote, we need to take nonmarine pressure off of the city’s working waterfront.

by CHARLES LAWTON May 2, 2017May 1, 2017

Several factors stand out as beacons of best practice for economic development efforts all across Maine.

by Fletcher Kittredge Special to the Press Herald April 27, 2017April 27, 2017

Your personal data is becoming more accessible to businesses, government and even criminals.

by Cynthia Dill April 23, 2017April 21, 2017

Disability benefits often fail to address the real issues: poverty, pain and mental illness.

by Diane Russell Special to the Press Herald April 22, 2017April 21, 2017

We have work to do, and we need a leader for our future. Now we just need some reform candidates.

by Lori Moses Special to the Press Herald April 20, 2017April 20, 2017

The universal family care bill before the Legislature would address many issues facing the current system.

by Richard Pollak Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2017April 17, 2017

Turning away federal funds doesn’t lower your tax burden; it simply sends those dollars to another state.