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Op-eds, Opinion

Dana Connors: Green-card reforms would bring more willing, able workers to Maine

by Dana Connors Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2019December 27, 2019

The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act would benefit our state’s economy and its job creators.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: State’s delegation should stop blocking protections for right whales

by Russell Wray Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2019December 27, 2019

To save the endangered animal, implement and fully fund rules aimed at reducing fatal fishing gear entanglements.

Business, Maine, News

Rep. Golden’s bill would allow federal programs to help cannabis businesses

by Steve Collins July 8, 2019July 11, 2019

The 2nd District Democrat’s bill would drop restrictions that force some Small Business Administration programs to turn away marijuana-related companies.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Republican Brakey looks likely to challenge Rep. Golden for his 2nd District seat

by Steve Collins July 3, 2019July 3, 2019

Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.

Maine, News, Politics

Golden seeks $5 million to bolster VA’s mental health care

by Steve Collins July 1, 2019July 2, 2019

2nd District congressman wants inpatient beds in Maine for vets facing a crisis.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Maine congressional delegation says Iran situation fraught with danger

by Megan Gray and Matt Byrne June 21, 2019December 27, 2019

While the 4 members generally gave President Trump credit for halting a planned retaliatory airstrike, Sen. Angus King worries that the president could be boxed in by hawkish advisers.

Business, Maine

Backing lobstermen, Rep. Golden seeks to withhold funds for right whale protections

by Penelope Overton June 19, 2019December 27, 2019

Rep. Pingree co-sponsors the amendment, as Golden argues that a scientific tool used to assess the lobster industry’s risk to right whales has not been subject to 3rd-party review.