L.D. 1520 would incentivize the sale of businesses to workers and improve training for companies that are considering selling to employees.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Proposed $23 million ‘pack tax’ won’t solve Maine’s recycling problems
Requiring businesses to compensate municipalities for the cost of recycling packaging simply shifts costs.
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Maine bill seeks to protect children from drone surveillance
The Legislative Council is expected to discuss Thursday whether to consider the proposal, given that the filing deadline has passed.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Report on abuse of Marissa Kennedy leaves much still unknown
To prevent another death like hers, we need to know why so many people missed so many signs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Reps. Fay, Griffin: Real change is needed to save Maine’s long-term care workforce
Higher worker pay, higher reimbursement rates and implementation of suggested improvements are all key.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Lawmakers push for money to strengthen Maine’s mental health crisis system
A bill before the Legislature would put roughly $1.2 million toward bolstering the state’s mental health system in the hopes of freeing county jails of the burden of caring for the state’s mentally ill.
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Lawmakers to propose intervention centers for mental health emergencies
Sen. Cathy Breen and Rep. Charlotte Warren will present recommendations Monday from a mental health working group and urge support for a bill to create four regional mental health centers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Overtime abuses fuel a race to the bottom
Employers can be competitive without exploiting their workforce, a local businessman writes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should lower the high cost of cash bail
Holding people in jail before trial is hurting both taxpayers and incarcerated individuals.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Woodsome: Public control isn’t the answer to concerns about Maine’s power utilities
A state takeover of CMP and Emera Maine risks higher debt, higher property taxes and disinvestment in the electric grid.