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Occupational Licensing

Is mandatory licensing of certain professions doing more harm than good?

Maine is one of twenty-two states that currently require occupational licensing for sign language interpreters. Though this measure may...
Citizens' Initiative

Maine House passes bill to make wording of ballot questions ‘as simple as is possible’

The Maine House on Tuesday voted to approve a bill that would simplify the wording of ballot questions to...
Tech Policy

Efficient expansion of broadband requires responsible, targeted investment

This week, lawmakers on Maine’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on LD 1742, a...
Education

Debt-free college bill ignores troubling realities of higher education in Maine

The Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business heard several bills last week that would cost Maine millions...
Biennial Budget

Governor Mills’ revised budget grows spending but sends $20 million to rainy day fund

Since Governor Janet Mills released her biennial budget proposal in February, the fiscal landscape in Maine has changed significantly....
Labor

Speaker Gideon’s paid leave plan illustrates lawmakers’ propensity to tax and spend

The First Session of the 129th Maine Legislature has been filled with proposals that would harm the financial well-being...

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Citizens' Initiative

Maine House passes bill to make wording of ballot questions ‘as simple as is possible’
Education

Debt-free college bill ignores troubling realities of higher education in Maine
Biennial Budget

Governor Mills’ revised budget grows spending but sends $20 million to rainy day fund
Labor

Speaker Gideon’s paid leave plan illustrates lawmakers’ propensity to tax and spend

Is mandatory licensing of certain professions doing more harm than good?

Maine is one of twenty-two states that currently require occupational licensing for sign...
Maine House passes bill to make wording of ballot questions ‘as simple as is possible’

The Maine House on Tuesday voted to approve a bill that would simplify...
Efficient expansion of broadband requires responsible, targeted investment

This week, lawmakers on Maine’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee will hold a...
Debt-free college bill ignores troubling realities of higher education in Maine

The Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business heard several bills last...
On taxes, lawmakers should exercise restraint

It is a fallacy that individual clauses in the Constitution can be considered...
Governor Mills’ revised budget grows spending but sends $20 million to rainy day fund

Since Governor Janet Mills released her biennial budget proposal in February, the fiscal...
Speaker Gideon’s paid leave plan illustrates lawmakers’ propensity to tax and spend

The First Session of the 129th Maine Legislature has been filled with proposals...
Portland should put people at the heart of economic development

What creates jobs? What goes into building a healthy and vibrant economy that...