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Maine Voices

Published
April 1, 2016

Maine Voices: Lawmakers should defeat making drug possession a felony offense

Maine must move away from the failed policies of the drug war that merely filled up our prisons.
Published
March 31, 2016

Maine Voices: Portland’s next budget to take new direction, focus on what matters most

Among the initiatives: More innovation, fixing roads and sidewalks, faster permitting and improved city services.
Published
March 30, 2016

Maine Voices: Coalition led by Mercy Hospital will tackle opiate addiction crisis head-on

The new Greater Portland Addiction Collaborative aims to provide access to treatment through existing resources.
Published
March 29, 2016

Maine Voices: Take it from tipped workers, not their bosses: Increase the minimum wage

Cities like Seattle have proven that higher base pay leads to more prosperity – even for restaurant owners.
Published
March 28, 2016

Maine Voices: Your smart meter isn’t necessarily safe or healthy

Maine lives are at risk from the noncancer effects of smart meter-induced radiofrequency radiation.

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Published
March 27, 2016

Maine Voices: Natural-gas capacity is key link to jobs

More pipeline capacity to deliver low-cost natural gas to Maine industries will help them afford their energy bills – and sustain their workforce.
Published
March 26, 2016

Maine Voices: Proposal that would help Maine grow jobs needs more support

A bill would create a review board for large contracts and will support more local businesses.
Published
March 25, 2016

Maine Voices: Several bills aim to help state’s veterans get needed services

The Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee has crafted several proposals designed to make a real difference in the lives of veterans in our state.
Published
March 24, 2016

Maine Voices: Gov. LePage damages budget process with piecemeal spending measures

His snubbing of legislators wipes out the benefits of weighing overall revenues and priorities in tandem.
Published
March 23, 2016

Maine Voices: Holy Week is a good time to remember not to persecute the innocent

The fear and hatred in the political climate is at odds with America's values – and we must foster respect.