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PublishedMay 14, 2015
When in doubt, take a hostage
When governor can't get his way by persuasion, his weapons of choice are vetoes and holding bonds hostage.
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PublishedApril 30, 2015
Breaking the silence on health care, the best-kept secret at the State House
We can accept federal Medicaid funding tomorrow and not only cost the state nothing, but boost the budget by $26 million.
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PublishedApril 16, 2015
A more equitable tax plan, but a lousy bargaining move
Maine Democrats counter LePage's proposal with one that fails to fight for its constituents.
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PublishedApril 2, 2015
When a governor won’t follow the law
LePage gets his way because few seem willing to stand up to his bullying and threats.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2015
Our energy policy verges on irrational
CMP's time of use program 'failed,' while another signed electric generation contract 'reopened.'
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PublishedMarch 5, 2015
For a better tax plan, try new ideas
When it comes to the tax code, there's no interest like self-interest.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2015
Silence not a good response to tax plan that fails fairness, adequacy tests
Education funding suffers, and those with greatest ability to pay get another big tax cut.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2015
What we don’t know can hurt us
The federal government, under both George W. Bush and Barack Obama, has sought to suppress facts about secret programs and punish those who attempt to make them public.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2015
Will cutting income tax make Maine economy stronger?
Reliance on sales taxes as primary state revenue source puts more burden on people with lower incomes.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2015
New ventures for a new year
Maine's lawmakers don't earn much money, but may be unique in their attentiveness to their constituents.
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