The most confusing aspect of the system is the on-again-off-again way that it’s used in some races but not others.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
David Trahan: Maine got it right on guns, public safety
By passing L.D. 1811, the ‘yellow flag’ law, the state struck the right balance.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine has common-sense remedy for gerrymandering
Other states should pay attention to how we draw political lines.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislators should move forward with MaineCare dental benefit
Adding the coverage to Maine’s Medicaid program has a low cost and high value.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lawmakers should pass bond package
None of Maine’s long-term infrastructure needs will benefit from a year with no investment.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: People’s veto a check on power
The direct voice of the Maine voter should be heard on the most controversial laws.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Transportation officials fear delay of state bonds jeopardizes entire highway repair program
Lawmakers have less than a month to get a $105 million borrowing package on the November ballot or risk upending the state’s highway repair program.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Portland Sen. Sanborn: To protect consumers, feds should follow Maine’s example
Mainers are urged to speak out against rules that would allow collectors to pursue already-settled debt and bombard people with unlimited texts and emails.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Gramlich: Gov. Mills has chance to do right by vulnerable Mainers
Signing L.D. 775 would expand and restore much-needed support services for people with mental illness.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s all push for an end to the hate-spewing that fuels gun violence
Voters, politicians and religious leaders should all recognize and respond when political rhetoric goes too far.