Mike Tipping

Published
October 14, 2016

LePage likens advocacy of minimum wage increase to ‘attempted murder’

The governor reaffirms his statement that two advocates of the increase should be jailed because he believes the effect on senior citizens would push them 'to the brink of survival.'
Published
October 13, 2016

LePage says 2 leaders of effort to raise Maine’s minimum wage should be jailed

It's their punishment for pushing an increase that would hurt the elderly, the governor says as he urges voters to reject referendum Questions 1 through 5 on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Published
July 8, 2016

Group seeking $12 base wage posted jobs paying $10 an hour

The Maine People's Alliance insists the pay level in the ad was an error, but a critic of raising the minimum calls it a 'Do as I say, not as I do' moment.
Published
June 16, 2016

Maine business groups want to change wording of minimum wage referendum

They say the language doesn't fully explain the future impact, but supporters say adding details would confuse voters.
Published
March 19, 2016

Mike Tipping: Thanks to the Christian Civic League for its juvenile email

Its message one year ago prompted me to pay closer attention to Maine Family Planning's dedicated work.
Published
March 5, 2016

Mike Tipping: Lesson from Maine: Republicans will fall in line behind Trump

Republicans will find a way to use the likely presidential nominee just as they have followed Gov. Paul LePage.
Published
February 20, 2016

Mike Tipping: Citizen initiatives offer Maine voters unprecedented opportunity

Progressive initiatives would dramatically reshape our state's approach to key issues.
Published
February 6, 2016

Mike Tipping: Corporate lobby finds ways to stymie closing of lucrative loopholes

It holds sway with both parties, as a unanimous Maine Senate approval of a tax giveaway proves.
Published
January 23, 2016

Mike Tipping: Recent attacks on Roe v. Wade highlight the need for vigilance

Despite such threats, there are encouraging efforts in Maine to protect and expand women's reproductive rights.
Published
January 9, 2016

Mike Tipping: LePage’s apology is worse than his original racist remark

The governor's excuse apparently is that he's so racist he didn't know what he was saying was wrong.