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The level of hate and vitriol that is leveled at conservative government officials, students, educators, entertainers, media and business persons…
This article first appeared on InsideSources.com As the Golden Globes Awards made a long overdue attempt to atone for a…
Too many Maine families are facing skyrocketing property taxes that strain household budgets. Our elderly on fixed incomes are particularly…
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls…
The tax reform bill working its way through Washington is good for Maine families and small business. Here’s why: First, both versions…
If you only listened to Democrat politicians and their allied special interests, you wouldn’t know that the tax relief proposals…
The Portland Press Herald on Sunday, Nov. 26 published an article highlighting recent efforts in Maine to crack down on…
With the goal of looking good to the right market groups, corporations have used considerable resources to push social and…
Herewith a few quick examples of the cognitive cacophony of those on the left, highlighting their unmitigated gall and what…
The United States needs a climate change policy grounded in and consistent with the Constitution. We don’t have one. The…
In today’s world, and especially in rural Maine, finding work without prior experience can be tough, particularly for teenagers and…
We are all heartbroken by the attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas. We are all heartbroken each time fellow Americans are murdered…
Lies and deceit continue from the campaign pushing for Medicaid expansion, or Question 2, which would provide health coverage to…
Maine needs you to make important decisions that will affect our future. Please vote on November 7. There are several…
A bill to implement ranked-choice voting in Maine, LD 1646, introduced by Kent Ackley, I-Monmouth, received public hearing yesterday at…
Pundits and commoners often repeat Michael Savage’s thesis that “liberalism is a mental disorder.” Born Liberal, Raised Right by Reb Bradley…
If you have been paying attention to the happenings in Augusta, you have probably heard about the food sovereignty bill…
Over the past seven years, the state of Maine has made enormous strides in reducing the tax burden on its…
Moral superiority is the lily-white garb donned by progressive true believers to shore up their self-image as charitable guardian angels…
The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during a disaster. Even as Hurricane Harvey…
To be an adult, or not to be? That is the question I have for the Maine State Legislature. I…
Next year by this time, we can expect a complete list of declared candidates for the governor’s office. We already…
Does Paul LePage ever feel as if he’s being continuously dive-bombed by a rubber duck? This question was provoked by…
Gov. Paul LePage vetoed two overreaching proposals on Tuesday, blasting the bills as attempts at “social engineering” society in Maine.…
The New York Times reported at the beginning of 2017 that George Orwell’s ‘1984’ is suddenly a best-seller. Prof. Stefan…
Since being sworn into office in 2011, Gov. Paul LePage has taken necessary steps to get Maine’s fiscal house in…
As your Governor, I will do everything within my authority to prevent deadly drugs from killing Mainers. Recently, I informed…
I’ve known Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling since 2005 when I met him at the State House during an interview with…
On Tuesday, the Sanford City Council met to take public comment on a new amendment to their Building Construction Ordinance,…
Too much money can hide a lot of problems. Well, we spend more and more money every year on education,…
Rep. Heather Sirocki, R-Scarborough, is clearly among the straightest of all straight arrows in our state’s legislative quiver. She would…
If your car is less than 12 years old, you may be saving money in the near future. Rep. Richard…
FACT: Connecticut’s current budget year is deep in the red and next year’s deficit has risen to $2.2 billion. FACT:…
Let’s set the record straight on a lot of the propaganda you are going to see from Democrats on the…
He strikes again. Mike Tipping, the communications director of the Maine People’s Alliance (MPA), may be the king of tweeting…
Almost 40 years ago, the Hoover Institutions’ Policy Review journal published a letter I wrote criticizing surveys published by several…
Maine needs to enact common sense reforms of its welfare system. The public funds we devote to lifting our struggling…
As Maine’s successful reforms to its health insurance market in 2011 continue to fuel the national conversation about ObamaCare repeal…
Democrats say they want to reduce property taxes. But they don’t have the courage to actually do it. You can’t…
While liberals ridicule Gov. Paul LePage’s stance on school regionalization, the real issues plaguing Maine’s public school system get lost…
“Consulting” with the Maine Ethics Commission prior to engaging in unethical behavior does not save one from being culpable for…
There’s nothing more enjoyable as a constituent than seeing your elected officials keep their word. Last July, I attended the…
Democrat politicians in Augusta will take every opportunity to spend more of your money, and most Mainers simply can’t afford…
In a heated legislative session where many important issues divide us, there is one that I thought would unite all…
I was in awe Wednesday morning. Just after 8 a.m., the halls of the Burton M. Cross Building began filling…
Over the past six years, welfare reform has been at the forefront of my agenda as your Governor. Some of…
The Maine People’s Alliance (MPA) is looking more like a gaggle of used car salesmen these days. After grassroots activists…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends to secure 60 votes for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, before…
Those who read the first half of my take on the aftermath of Question 2 know that Maine will need…
The debate around the destructive 3 percent surtax on Maine’s individual income has turned largely toward one key issue: How…
We are going to miss Matt Gilman. Chances are you don’t know him, but he lives in Alfred. He was…
There’s been a lot of talk in Augusta lately about the implications of the referendum questions passed on last November’s…
Protecting our natural resources is a priority. It is also a priority for me to make sure Mainers can afford…
Any members of the Senate Judiciary Committee interested in SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch’s judicial and constitutional philosophy will find a…
Despite recent controversy surrounding its House Chair, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation is forging ahead. The Maine Republican Party…
The Maine People’s Alliance is the state’s lone defender of a provision in Question 4 that removed the tip credit…
Tired of being forced to have your car inspected every year? Do you think the only beneficiaries of Maine’s inspection…
As your Governor, I want all Mainers to prosper. Providing opportunities for people to help themselves is the best pathway…
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Someone should relay this message to Rep. Ryan Tipping, D-Orono, who…
Since the release of the House Republican “plan” for repealing Obamacare, conservative reaction has been dismal at best. It has…
Maine’s energy profile is composed primarily petroleum, natural gas, biomass and renewable energies like wind and solar. Natural gas prices…
It’s been an exciting time in politics as of late, with the liberal media frothing at the mouth and eagerly…
Our fellow Americans want Washington to fix the serious problems which are hurting our families and their jobs, and they…
They’re at it again. Having repeatedly failed to achieve Medicaid expansion through the legislative process, liberals in Maine have succeeded…
Our electricity rates are far above the national average—Maine has moved up from the 12th highest rates to the 11th…
Union lobbyist Ryan Tipping should resign his House seat. Legislators who line their own pockets rather than represent their constituents…
As recently as 2009, America’s liberals could look to a glorious future. Barack Obama, newly installed in the Oval Office,…
Under Maine Clean Elections Act, outside money continues to pour into the system through indirect independent expenditures. This is unacceptable.…
Are you as concerned as I am about campus leftists shutting down debate on urgent public policy issues? Do you…
Few things are more enjoyable than watching liberals eat their talking points. Prior to Paul LePage’s gubernatorial run and victory…
While politicians were scrambling to pass a moratorium on marijuana legalization, their credibility went up in smoke. As usual, politicians…
After predicting that President Trump’s inaugural speech would include something about “bringing the nation together.” I have sifted through the…
One of my greatest duties as the representative of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District is serving on behalf of our more…
Legislators may not understand how taxes work, but experts recognize the tax reforms in my budget would make Maine more…
Note: The following Op-Ed was submitted to the Portland Press Herald Editorial Page Editor for consideration and ignored. 75,000…
It was a surreal time in Washington D.C.. My wife and I spent three days in the city. We attended…
Today a new president takes office. He has been called the most divisive president in history during a time when…
Every child is unique. What may work for one, will in many cases not work for another. When it comes…
In 2002 when Governor Angus King left office the State was seeing red—big time. He left a billion-dollar structural deficit…
If it weren’t for double standards, Speaker of the House Sara Gideon (D-Freeport) wouldn’t have any standards at all. Yes,…
For those concerned about the education of Maine’s youth, Gov. Paul LePage has taken another step toward improving the efficiency…
The American People spoke loudly in November. They sent us to Congress to immediately work on issues that are critical…
Gov. Paul LePage’s biennial budget has been released for only a matter of days and already we are hearing the…
If we want to put more money in our classrooms, we need a more efficient education system. We often hear…
A “factoid” is not a piece of trivia. A factoid is a falsehood, or part of the truth, that is…
As we look forward to the New Year, we think of those who are struggling to get by. Unfortunately, their…
I want to take the time to thank the anti-Trump demonstrators for their civility as they greeted the elector for…
When our side wins, democracy happens. When our opponents win, democracy fails. The rule cited above does not explain every…
Every two years, the citizens of Maine get to sit back and watch a spectacle of drama and high-pitched emotion…
Sometimes when you hit a road block, you have to find a detour. I was appalled when Democrats recently voted—twice—to…
Every year, hundreds of thousands of wreaths are laid on the graves of fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery in…
In November, the Trump-Pence ticket carried the Electoral College by 74 votes out of 538. They won the election. The…
The citizens’ initiative is a procedural piece of legislation invented by progressives to divest power from elected representatives to the…
With all of the excitement (deservedly so) surrounding President-Elect Trump’s announcement that 1,100 Carrier jobs in Indiana will be saved,…
When I swore in the 128th Legislature this week, I urged them to reduce the negative impact of two referendum…
Democracy is contrived to be a panacea of human liberation, and the fountain of justice which will cure all social…
Since 2010, average residential New England electric rates have increased by 20 percent. But in Maine, they have remained essentially…
The recounts for Questions 1 and 2 are almost ready to begin, but there is no significant hope for either…
Maine GOP Chairman Rick Bennett released the following statement in response to the dismissal of the appeal of Speaker Mark…