A recent visit to Oneida County opened my eyes to the vast economic opportunities that Maine is forfeiting.
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Legislature returns to tackle veto of tribal rights bill
Lawmakers also will consider an $800 million supplemental budget, but the leadership of both parties in the House were focusing their efforts Wednesday on urging tribal bill supporters to stand by their votes in the hopes of overriding Gov. Janet Mills’ veto.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Legislators must recognize that not all solar is created equal
The transition off fossil fuels is well underway. Maine can lead or be left behind.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Legislative session drags on; costs pile up
The end date for lawmakers to wrap up work was supposed to be June 21. That has now been extended beyond the July 4 holiday this week.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine Legislature should override Mills’ veto of tribal sovereignty bill
A deal is just that, a deal – until another deal can be made.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: A budget that works for Maine families is a budget worth passing
The Legislature should support the bipartisan spending plan passed last week by the Appropriations Committee.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills’ influence is shrinking
It looks to me like progressives have started working around Maine’s governor rather than working to gain her support.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bipartisan reform advances Maine solar while protecting Maine ratepayers
The proposal we support will not end net energy billing. Nor will it destroy solar expansion in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. Mills vetoes bill that would extend more federal laws and benefits to Maine tribes
Supporters of the bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate, are trying to shore up support to overturn the veto.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Families, business owners weigh implications of paid family leave, now likely to become Maine law
Patty Kidder said her family went bankrupt in the 1990s, and that it wouldn’t have happened if they had had access to paid leave. Other Mainers have different reactions.