Maine Democrats win a public fight with their own left wing over the minimum-wage tip credit.
Jim Fossel
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans should fight, but smarter
A true compromise would be the best outcome for all involved.
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Jim Fossel: Who knew foreign policy was so hard?
President Trump made some mistakes while traveling abroad, but he isn’t all wrong, either.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Bring budget debate out into public
Ethical politicians have little to fear from an open discussion of the spending plan.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: How about this for a casino solution – gamble and pass it
Then repeal it, and come up with sensible regulations for developing and regulating gambling in Maine down the road.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: The return of Cutler to Maine politics
A new PAC aims to recruit and support Maine candidates outside major parties.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats’ alternative ‘budget’ lacks balance
The Opportunity Agenda offered in response to Gov. LePage’s proposed tax and spending cuts could use more details.
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Jim Fossel: Upward Bound decision is federal bureaucracy at its worst
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is excluded over a formatting error.
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Jim Fossel: Maine fantasy sports bill benefits big guys
The legislation appears to be written by the industry for large corporations, not small competitors.
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Jim Fossel: What’s next for Republicans regarding health-care legislation?
They need to pick a new approach on health care.