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PublishedFebruary 26, 2021
Sen. Woodsome: It’s time to lift the cap on Maine’s charter schools
The limit on the public institutions is unnecessary and arbitrary, and it restricts education options for families with less money.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Maine Senate confirms nomination of DEP commissioner
Melanie Loyzim has worked in a variety of roles in the DEP, including acting commissioner.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Maine tax revenues ahead of forecasts, despite pandemic’s impact
Finance commissioner Kirsten Figueroa said revenues for January were nearly $90 million more than predicted and up by more than $154 million for the first 7 months of the current fiscal year.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Critics question a proposed ‘right to food’ amendment
Maine lawmakers are weighing arguments about a resolution that would add a 'right to food' to the state constitution.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine tribal rep seeks permanent voice on wildlife panel
Tribal Rep. Rena Newell of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point proposes a permanent Wabanaki appointment to the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Advisory Council.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
Maine Voices: Maine can make health insurance more affordable
The expiration of a federal tax gives the state an opportunity to claim a source of revenue.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Our View: Maine’s legal services for the poor need overhaul
We are not meeting the Constitution’s demand that everyone is equal before the law.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2021
Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers
It is past time for the state to make significant investments in Maine’s essential care workforce.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Commentary: Permanent resolution is possible in Maine state and tribal relations
To show good faith in implementing its treaty obligations, the state must create a fifth constitutional office where tribal issues and concerns could be respectfully addressed.
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