GOP lawmakers should now stick together and insist on a transportation-only bond package.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Take back the flag this Fourth of July
Singing along, taking a knee, rallying around heroes and advocating for systemic reforms are all as American as apple pie.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Fossel’s call for collaboration overlooks Republican partisanship
The differences between the two parties today are hardly insignificant ones.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Endorsements of Sara Gideon highlight issue of reproductive rights in 2020
NARAL Pro Choice America and Emily’s List both offer early endorsements of Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon in her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Conspiracy theory takes hold in Maine GOP
What looks like genuine concern about people who are homeless may really be something much more sinister.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Legislature draws close to adjournment but key battles remain
Lawmakers due to adjourn for the year Wednesday worked well into the night Tuesday to finish their work, but several major votes remain before they can call it quits.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax
The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Lone Republican who supports impeachment quits Freedom Caucus
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash has quit an influential caucus of House conservatives.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Media contribute to 2-party lock on power
Maine should do more to open the system to multiple voices.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Senate Republicans won’t save Mexico from Trump’s tariffs
Mexico must reach an agreement with the president on securing the border – fast.