poverty Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: MaineCare expansion would force bad results for Mainers on the margins

by Karen Vachon Special to the Press Herald October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

Approving the expansion at the ballot box would force some Mainers onto Medicaid insurance.

by The Editorial Board September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

Barriers touted as ways to ensure fiscal responsibility are keeping those who deserve it from getting help.

by Bill Shore and Donna Yellen Special to the Press Herald August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

The Legislature and Gov. LePage should take the lead by encouraging the school program.

by Glenn Cummings Special to the Telegram July 23, 2017July 22, 2017

Ever-rising college debt is putting too many of our young people’s futures in the most precarious balance.

by The Editorial Board July 23, 2017July 22, 2017

Thousands of residents are stuck in stifling living situations that perpetuate poverty.

by The Editorial Board July 5, 2017July 4, 2017

That a lifeline program fights for funding every year says a lot about who we’re really looking out for.

by Lori Parham and Hilary Schneider Special to the Press Herald June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

We urge Maine Sen. Susan Collins to stand her ground against the Better Care Reconciliation Act.

by Mark R. Swann Special to the Press Herald June 23, 2017June 22, 2017

People like Jon Bradley, who’s stepping down as Preble Street’s associate director, combine their personal values with their professional expertise.

by William Robitzek Special to the Press Herald June 21, 2017June 20, 2017

The independent state agency is out of money, and it’s the poor of Maine who will ultimately suffer.

by The Editorial Board May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

The Department of Human Services cut its budget by spreading suffering. That’s not reform.