A lobbyist describes conduct she and others say is business as usual at the State House.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Column misconstrues attorney general’s views on ranked-choice voting
Janet Mills interprets Maine law and the state constitution; she doesn’t give her personal opinion.
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Our View: No excuse to delay MaineCare expansion
Gov. LePage may want a big fight with the Legislature, but the battle is already over.
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Another View: No leadership from Trump on election security
Denying Russian interference in 2016 doesn’t make Trump look stronger, it makes us weak.
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Our View: We are not helpless to stop gun violence
After the deadly Florida school shooting, we should channel our energy into enacting common-sense limits, not offering ‘thoughts and prayers.’
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Another View: United States is correct to criticize new Polish law
Poland’s law sacrifices freedom of speech on the altar of offended national pride.
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Our View: Low gas tax, not electric cars, causes shortfall in Maine highway fund
If today’s drivers contributed as much as their grandparents, there would be no problem.
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Our View: Trump’s plan to fight opioids has a lot to like
His spending plan embraces promising ideas, like greater funding for and access to treatment – but it takes a big step back by attempting to repeal Obamacare and cut Medicaid.
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Our View: Legislature should probe UMaine power contract
There are enough potential conflicts in this deal to warrant a transparent oversight process.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Students need to learn harsh truths of American history
Slavery and the racism that engendered it fueled problems with which we’re still grappling.