By opposing a bill to repeal Obamacare, the Republican lawmaker stands with his constituents.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Governor’s budget speech is aimed at two targets
LePage will have to sell his plan to his own party as well as to Democrats if it is going to pass.
Another View: Scrutiny of drivers latest example of federal spying’s scope
A DEA program created to keep tabs on drug lords and gunrunners is now focusing on law-abiding citizens.
Our View: Police in Maine need support with mental health crisis calls
Expanding de-escalation training could reduce both the use of force and injuries to officers and others.
Our View: LePage should call for MaineCare compromise
Other states are finding Washington willing to make a deal on coverage, and Maine should, too.
Our View: Too many Maine children lagging on vaccinations
A bill targets the high opt-out rate, but a much greater number of kids skip some shots.
Our View: State should not punish Portland with GA cuts
Cuts to General Assistance would mean more people living on the streets and more pressure to increase local property tax.
Our View: Group looks to 2016 for ranked-choice vote
A lot of education needs to be done before this measure is ready for a referendum.
Another View: White House drone incident points up need for changes
The underlying issue is that the federal government poorly regulates the booming drone industry.
Our View: As more tenants turn to rooming houses, city’s oversight lags
Regulation and enforcement are critical to ensuring that Portland’s low-income renters have safe places to live.