If the Senate also backs five-year renewal, then conservation projects could move ahead despite the expected veto.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: Anti-expansion stance keeps Maine’s uninsured rate from falling
Evidence continues to mount regarding the benefits of expanding Medicaid eligibility for low-income Mainers.
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Another View: Extraditing ‘El Chapo’ shows Mexico still has a long way to go
The drug lord’s capture is a moment to celebrate, but the Mexican government can’t risk another escape.
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Our View: Time Warner breach shows system’s weakness
Stronger federal laws are needed to make sure companies keep sensitive information safe.
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Our View: Planned Parenthood foes enjoy big symbolic victory
Though a defunding bill is sure to be vetoed, the measure’s progress shows the depth of commitment to weakening the care provider.
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Another View: Portland minimum-wage increase doesn’t show the way
Higher labor costs don’t generate new jobs or net economic growth – they only redistribute income.
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Our View: Sex trafficking worst-case result of flawed system
A lot of things must go wrong before someone is vulnerable to this crime, so there is no easy fix.
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Cynthia Dill: LePage’s ‘slip-up’ distracts from devastation of drug addiction
He vows to crack down on dealers – but what’s the penalty for drugmakers that flooded the market with opioids, or doctors who recklessly prescribe painkillers?
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Another View: Universities should counter sex assaults on game days
There is a strong relationship between football games, alcohol and rape reports that shouldn’t be tolerated.
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Our View: Gov. LePage should not speak for Maine on race
If he gets a pass on his latest insensitive remark, what does that say about all of us?