The LePage administration rejects funds to fight a possible threat to the health of 150,000 residents.
Our View
Our View: Despite marriage ruling, equality battle far from complete
Fending off ‘religious freedom’ bills and fighting workplace bias are priorities.
Our View: Lawmakers should take bonds out of LePage’s hands
The governor’s overuse of political leverage creates a system of unchecked one-man rule.
Our View: Portland should leave tipped-wage hike as is
Even if it was an accident, the City Council did the right thing by helping workers who need it.
Our View: Overturning permitless concealed-carry law will take political muscle
Any effort at repeal will be in vain until gun control advocates in Maine show they can turn out voters as well as gun rights supporters do.
Our View: Governor again takes political games too far
Using vulnerable people for political leverage shows that LePage doesn’t know when to quit.
Our View: Maine’s needle exchange programs should get state funds
The initiatives miss out on public funding, even as Maine officials acknowledge their effectiveness.
Our View: Legislators should override LePage’s senior housing bond veto
The $15 million bill isn’t as much investment as needed, but it will help more older Mainers remain independent.
Our View: Victory for vaccine foes puts Maine kids at risk
People with suppressed immune systems will remain at the mercy of others’ ‘philosophy.’
Our View: LePage should follow Bay State in drug fight
Maine’s focus on law enforcement instead of treatment makes the addiction problem worse.