Getting federal waivers to drop 30,000 people from health insurance looks unlikely.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Romney statement on Libya premature, reckless
The presidential candidate’s hasty response doesn’t say much for his judgment.
Our View: Bayside proposal a good deal for city
By building a parking garage, Portland would bring development to a blighted area.
Our View: Marriage equality race faces a tough challenge
To succeed this time, proponents will have to make sure the case for fairness is heard.
Another View: Commissioner right to approve out-of-district school placements
Families that need to change schools for work or day care should be given the chance.
Our View: Teenage brain chemistry calls for a later school start
It’s not your imagination: Teenagers tend to be too sleepy to learn when they arrive at school.
Our View: Put politics aside on a date that lives in history
We are still too close to the events of 9/11 to make them another subject for argument.
Another View: Census ethnic categories change along with the culture
The way Americans are counted tells as much about our nation as the results of the count.
Our View: Maine health law better for insurers than patients
Other states have taken a more constructive approach to lowering costs through wellness.
Our View: ‘Organic’ label just one piece of good information
A study that disputes the value of organic produce ignores what people really like about it.