Maine Aqua Ventus should remain on hold until key PUC questions have been answered.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Time is now for expanding high-speed internet in Maine
More groundwork is being done to bring fast service to underserved or unserved parts of the state.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Divided panel backs gun background checks for private sales
While the 7-5 vote indicates the bill has an uncertain fate in the full Legislature, there is growing optimism about a compromise ‘red flag’ bill crafted by a bipartisan group.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Workers’ comp reform bill moves out of committee to full floor
A legislative committee voted along party lines to endorse a bill that would increase available benefits to injured workers and raise costs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine cities and towns may get the chance to collect local sales taxes
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee narrowly approves a bill to let municipalities add a 1 percent tax on meals and lodging.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Cumberland and Gray voters to choose new state representative
Rep. Dale Denno stepped down in March and died in April from lung cancer.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine Legislature heading into crunch time
Majority Democrats in Augusta are moving major pieces of legislation that will push the state further to the left.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine lawmakers should pass broad ‘red flag’ bill
But taking guns away from people in crisis is no substitute for making mental health services more widely accessible.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: State budget should prioritize workforce development
Investing in Maine’s community colleges is a time-tested, financially sound way to increase the number of skilled workers in Maine.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Public pre-K expansion worthy of support
Legislators should follow the Education Committee’s lead and support making this important program accessible to all of Maine’s early learners.