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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Yes, older adults shouldn’t be forgotten – but what about our kids?

by John Lambert Special to the Press Herald November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

We should at least try to leave the next generation something comparable to what we inherited.

Nation & World

Republicans unveil tax plan to fix errors, reform IRS, give relief to disaster victims

by Jeff Stein washington post November 27, 2018November 27, 2018

The plan was not created with any Democratic input, and its future is unclear before Congress adjourns in December.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Fixing Maine’s youth justice system long overdue, but there’s new hope

November 16, 2018November 15, 2018

The new governor and other elected leaders should develop and fund community-based alternatives to incarceration for the state’s young people.

Business, Nation & World

Americans migrating from coast to ‘secondary’ cities

by Michele Lerner The Washington Post November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

People are being drawn by a lower cost of living, lighter tax burden, job growth and a better chance to buy a home they can afford.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Relax, people – we survived Nixon, and we’ll survive Trump

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

In many ways the Trump presidency is like deja vu all over again. Except that Trump is, at least for conservatives, arguably much better than was Nixon.

Op-eds, Opinion

Elder-care researchers: Critics using invalid arguments to oppose statewide Question 1

by Paul Osterman and Sandy Butler Special to the Press Herald November 1, 2018October 31, 2018

Passage will actually help Maine’s economy, not hurt it, while funding at-home care for seniors and giving their caregivers a badly needed pay raise.

Op-eds, Opinion

Business groups: Massive tax increase sought by Question 1 would be disaster for Maine

by Dana Connors and David Clough Special to the Press Herald November 1, 2018October 31, 2018

The proposal would drain billions out of our economy, hurt the middle class and discourage people from moving to Maine, which would be the highest-taxed state in the country.

Op-eds, Opinion

Michael Brennan: This election may well decide future of Maine’s municipalities

by Michael Brennan Special to the Press Herald October 27, 2018October 26, 2018

A new governor and Legislature should prioritize ‘smart’ investment in and strong partnerships with cities, says the former Portland mayor, a Maine House candidate.