At least one of President Trump’s ‘Day 1’ executive orders pays zero heed to the bottom line.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Another View: Coarse language in seats of power reflects broader decline
It will be interesting to see if the term “presidential” can survive the incoming administration.
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Our View: Maine Republicans hellbent on keeping gun lobby happy
The move to repeal the 72-hour waiting period disparages the unanimity that got it over the line.
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Our View: Yes, energy office should be a Cabinet department
For the good of Maine, lawmakers must seize the opportunity to elevate this agency and its work.
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Another View: Eroding trust in the courts can be solved at the voting booth
Opinion polls don’t generate the action necessary for reform. Voting does.
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Our View: You get the Legislature you pay for
The increase to Maine lawmakers’ salaries coming into effect this session is good for governance.
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Our View: Maine must confront old challenges in the new year
We have to do more than hope for progress on solutions to our most vexing issues.
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Another View: Obamacare is now more popular (and costlier) than ever
Putting Obamacare on a more sustainable path is essential. That’ll require some political pain.
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Another View: ‘Ghost gun’ industry is custom-made for crime
The legal status of so-called ghost guns today remains in limbo. That has to change, fast.
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Our View: A very deadly year on Maine’s roads puts us all on notice
Statewide, the number of traffic deaths is up this year. We have to take urgent steps to bring it down.