By barring the use of federal funds to prosecute patients and suppliers, Congress resolves a regulatory disconnect.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: It’s time to shine light on local-issue lobbying
Residents of Maine’s cities and towns deserve to know who’s trying to sway municipal rules.
Another View: Leader’s crackdown on journalists threatens Turkey’s democracy
The news media are a critical part of a functioning, healthy political system.
Our View: Congress ignores lessons learned in 2008 recession
Lawmakers roll back banking reforms meant to prevent a repeat of the economic collapse.
Our View: Government does not operate well in secret
A bill that promises to protect emergency callers’ privacy would block public oversight.
Our View: Sony shows we can’t count on corporations
The companies may have some rights under our law, but they will never have our backs.
Our View: City should shift to proactive stance on housing safety
The appalling state of a second duplex owned by the Noyes Street landlord shows the urgency of early intervention.
Our View: Employers and schools should get on same page
The skills people need to bring into the workforce are not necessarily what colleges stress.
Our View: Maine couple’s tragic deaths should be call to action for us all
A Thanksgiving Day murder-suicide raises issues of how to convince caregivers to accept the help they need.
Another View: Columnists overlook downsides to CIA interrogation tactics
Though touted as enhancing our safety, torture of detainees may well be an effective jihadist recruiting tool.