The Maine governor vents in a letter to lawmakers and in a radio interview, but the U.S. Constitution and military would stand in his way.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: By raising legal age for buying tobacco, Maine creates absurd double standard
Young adults have an array of responsibilities under the law, but they’ve lost another right.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: An imperfect budget process still made progress for Mainers
Much progress was made to help fund the safety net for the most vulnerable Mainers and their families.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let solar energy empower ratepayers, not utility
Central Maine Power is using distorted figures to scare the public into opposing L.D. 1504.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Solar proposal remains the best path forward for Maine
Legislators should override the veto of a bill that would benefit utilities, consumers and the solar industry.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers to reconsider contested bills
Leaders hope the official 2017 session will end Wednesday, but the Legislature may convene this fall to deal with marijuana legalization.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Voters should punish incivility
Politicians aren’t very good at holding each other to account.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Flurry of lobbying blurs solar bill’s chances
What had been veto-proof support for a measure that preserves incentives suddenly seems less certain as backers and foes alike rally legislators preparing for this week’s override vote.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Flame retardants a vital layer in protecting lives and property
Banning use of such chemicals in furniture would undo decades of progress in fire safety.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Flame retardants have no place in Maine furniture
A bill now in Gov. LePage’s hands would bar the sale of goods containing the ineffective and dangerous chemicals.