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Posts by Jacob Posik
Jacob Posik
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Jacob Posik, of Turner, is the director of communications at Maine Policy Institute. He formerly served as a policy analyst at Maine Policy and editor of The Maine Wire. Posik can be reached at jposik@mainepolicy.org.
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Posik: Lawmaker’s “Eat the Rich” Mentality Bodes Ill for Maine
Jacob Posik
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March 26, 2023
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Commentary
Government-run power? No thanks
Jacob Posik
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December 3, 2022
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Commentary
Posik: Mainstream Outlets Mute on Mills’ Attempts to Violate First Amendment
Jacob Posik
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November 21, 2022
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Commentary
Posik: Mills talks out both sides of her mouth on Maine lobster
Jacob Posik
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October 13, 2022
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Campaigns & Elections
Watch: Maine’s LePage, Mills Square Off in Gov Debate
Jacob Posik
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October 4, 2022
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News
Disagreement between Speaker Fecteau, Senate President Jackson prevents hearing on gas tax suspension
Jacob Posik
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March 24, 2022
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News
Read Gov. Mills’ State of the State Address
Jacob Posik
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February 10, 2022
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Commentary
What is an ‘advocacy journalist’ and why was the Maine CDC restricting access to its briefings?
Jacob Posik
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October 7, 2021
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Regulations
Maine lobster industry rocked by new, unworkable federal regulations
Jacob Posik
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September 2, 2021
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News
Lawmakers pen letter in opposition to Gov. Mills’ vaccine mandate
Jacob Posik
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August 17, 2021
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News
Seven lawmakers stripped of committee assignments after entering State House without masks
Jacob Posik
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May 25, 2021
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Economy
Why should Mainers pay more for closed government schools?
Jacob Posik
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May 18, 2021
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Commentary
The problems with Governor Mills’ giveaways for vaccines
Jacob Posik
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May 13, 2021
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Coronavirus
Sen. Collins slams CDC for ‘confusing, conflicting guidance’
Jacob Posik
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May 12, 2021
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News
Democrats oppose emergency power reform bills along party line votes
Jacob Posik
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April 27, 2021
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Commentary
Transparency and good governance a casualty of the majority budget
Jacob Posik
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April 14, 2021
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News
Democrats approve Maine’s next biennial budget on majority vote
Jacob Posik
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March 30, 2021
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Commentary
Majority budget showdown set for Tuesday in Augusta
Jacob Posik
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March 25, 2021
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Commentary
Democrats confirm plan to approve majority budget by April 1
Jacob Posik
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March 24, 2021
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Commentary
Are Maine Democrats moving ahead with a majority budget?
Jacob Posik
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March 23, 2021
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News
New analysis shows Mainers can’t keep up with government spending
Jacob Posik
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March 17, 2021
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News
Potential budget deal reached in Senate, House rejects terminating Mills’ state of emergency
Jacob Posik
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March 10, 2021
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News
Lawmakers convening Wednesday to debate supplemental budget, state of emergency
Jacob Posik
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March 8, 2021
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Coronavirus
Teachers don’t need to be vaccinated for Maine schools to reopen safely
Jacob Posik
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March 3, 2021
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News
Bangor area residents launch ballot initiative to reform governor’s emergency powers
Jacob Posik
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March 2, 2021
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News
After trying to oust Maine Capitol Police chief, Senate Democrats defend free speech on social media
Jacob Posik
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February 28, 2021
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National
Watch Secretary of State Bellows’ uncomfortable exchange with Congressman Steil on HR 1
Jacob Posik
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February 25, 2021
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Taxes
After a difficult 2020, some lawmakers want to raise taxes on struggling Mainers
Jacob Posik
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February 24, 2021
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Commentary
Which New England state will be first to enact Right to Work?
Jacob Posik
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February 16, 2021
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Energy & Environment
Baker’s climate official resigns after controversial statements: ‘Turn the screws’ on ‘seniors on fixed income’
Jacob Posik
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February 11, 2021
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News
Mills unveils new compromise on PPP issue, tax conformity
Jacob Posik
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February 10, 2021
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News
Effort to expand ranked-choice in Maine voting receives hearing this week
Jacob Posik
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February 9, 2021
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News
Fake concept drafts don’t belong in a virtual legislative session
Jacob Posik
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February 2, 2021
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Education
School choice in Maine amid the pandemic
Jacob Posik
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February 1, 2021
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Taxes
After closing Maine businesses, Mills wants them to pay state taxes on their PPP loans
Jacob Posik
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January 26, 2021
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News
New letter defends Chief Gauvin’s free speech rights
Jacob Posik
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January 22, 2021
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Commentary
Threats of violence and thoughtcrimes: Selective speech standards at the State House
Jacob Posik
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January 20, 2021
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Labor
After a tough year for restaurants, Biden wants to eliminate the tip credit
Jacob Posik
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January 17, 2021
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Coronavirus
Maine to prioritize vulnerable populations in vaccine rollout
Jacob Posik
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January 13, 2021
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News
First bills of the 130th Legislature released for public consumption
Jacob Posik
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January 11, 2021
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Commentary
The good, the bad and the ugly bills that could be debated this session
Jacob Posik
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January 6, 2021
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Commentary
Lawmakers submit more than a dozen bill requests to reform emergency executive power
Jacob Posik
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January 5, 2021
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Transportation
Gov. Mills keeps Maine out of regional gas tax scheme, at least for now
Jacob Posik
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December 29, 2020
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Education
Pandemic reveals parents want more choice in their child’s education
Jacob Posik
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December 20, 2020
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Economy
One-in-four small businesses expect to close if economic conditions don’t improve
Jacob Posik
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December 17, 2020
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Commentary
Some lawmakers propose reining in Mills’ emergency power, assuming control of virus response
Jacob Posik
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December 16, 2020
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Commentary
Maine not out of the woods despite rosier revenue projections
Jacob Posik
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December 13, 2020
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Coronavirus
Brunswick father says social isolation drove his son to kill himself
Jacob Posik
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December 10, 2020
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Commentary
Bellows wastes $74,150 in taxpayer funds to take over as secretary of state
Jacob Posik
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December 2, 2020
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Transportation
Maine’s transportation infrastructure needs work
Jacob Posik
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December 1, 2020
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Commentary
What to be thankful for in this dreadful year of 2020
Jacob Posik
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November 25, 2020
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Commentary
AG Frey warns Mainers about enforcement of Gov. Mills’ unscientific mask mandate
Jacob Posik
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November 24, 2020
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Commentary
Gov. Mills suggests Mainers call the cops on violators of coronavirus mandates
Jacob Posik
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November 15, 2020
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Labor
Portland businesses worried about city’s new minimum wage ordinance
Jacob Posik
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November 12, 2020
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Commentary
What issues will Maine Democrats resurrect in 2021?
Jacob Posik
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November 9, 2020
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Coronavirus
Mainers acknowledge lack of science behind Mills’ new mask mandate
Jacob Posik
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November 8, 2020
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Coronavirus
Wearing a mask alone in public defies science
Jacob Posik
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November 5, 2020
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Commentary
California hates the holidays
Jacob Posik
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November 3, 2020
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News
In-person voting remains a safe, secure way to vote
Jacob Posik
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November 1, 2020
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Coronavirus
What Governor Mills can learn from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
Jacob Posik
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October 28, 2020
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News
Maine’s high court denies effort to keep counting absentee ballots after Election Day
Jacob Posik
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October 26, 2020
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Transportation
Deadline coming on Maine’s decision to participate in new gas tax scheme
Jacob Posik
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October 21, 2020
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Economy
Maine finally sends support to small businesses months after their forced closure
Jacob Posik
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October 15, 2020
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News
Press Herald editorial board opposes local initiatives advanced by Democratic Socialists
Jacob Posik
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October 14, 2020
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News
Governor Mills among the most fiscally irresponsible governors in America
Jacob Posik
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October 12, 2020
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Coronavirus
Thousands of doctors and scientists agree: Lockdowns are making public health matters worse
Jacob Posik
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October 8, 2020
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Economy
New survey shows 1 in 5 small businesses anticipate layoffs in next 6 months
Jacob Posik
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October 7, 2020
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News
One-time gimmicks can’t fix Maine’s long-term budget woes
Jacob Posik
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September 28, 2020
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Labor
Pro-union state senator opposed her brewery employees’ unionization efforts
Jacob Posik
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September 25, 2020
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News
Maine’s high court rules RCV must be used in presidential election
Jacob Posik
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September 23, 2020
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Education
Maine school choice lawsuit replicated in New Hampshire, Vermont
Jacob Posik
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September 16, 2020
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Labor
How will Maine’s struggling small businesses survive the next unfunded mandate?
Jacob Posik
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September 14, 2020
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Coronavirus
Shutdown Stories: Aquaboggan
Jacob Posik
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September 13, 2020
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Education
Mills administration and MPA conclude football, volleyball cannot be played this fall
Jacob Posik
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September 10, 2020
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Commentary
Governor Mills moves the goalposts on high school sports
Jacob Posik
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September 1, 2020
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News
SoS Dunlap asks Maine’s high court to strike RCV people’s veto from November ballot
Jacob Posik
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September 1, 2020
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News
How will the University of Maine System enforce its new social distancing rules?
Jacob Posik
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August 31, 2020
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Education
Mills administration appears destined to halt high school sports this fall
Jacob Posik
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August 28, 2020
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News
Survey shows 1 in 5 small businesses will close soon if economic conditions do not improve
Jacob Posik
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August 25, 2020
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News
Court overturns SoS Dunlap’s decision to keep RCV veto off November ballot
Jacob Posik
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August 25, 2020
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Coronavirus
Gov. Mills’ business relief package too little, too late for many small businesses
Jacob Posik
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August 20, 2020
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Coronavirus
The effects of Maine’s economic, societal shutdown from COVID-19
Jacob Posik
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August 12, 2020
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News
Secretary of State misses 13,000 ballots in initial July primary RCV tabulation
Jacob Posik
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August 3, 2020
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News
New lawsuit seeks to end the use of ranked-choice voting in Maine
Jacob Posik
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July 27, 2020
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News
New nationwide campaign to educate voters on pitfalls of ranked-choice voting
Jacob Posik
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July 26, 2020
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Coronavirus
Shutdown Stories: Maine Indoor Karting
Jacob Posik
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June 22, 2020
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Coronavirus
Governor Mills and selective science
Jacob Posik
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June 2, 2020
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News
Maine Senate Republicans ask the presiding officers to convene the Legislative Council
Jacob Posik
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May 28, 2020
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Coronavirus
Shutdown Stories: Yankee Lanes
Jacob Posik
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May 27, 2020
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Coronavirus
Bipartisan pair of lawmakers call for a more expansive rural reopening
Jacob Posik
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May 20, 2020
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Coronavirus
Shutdown Stories: Live Well Farm
Jacob Posik
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May 19, 2020
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News
New legislative proposal would curb emergency powers of Maine’s chief executive
Jacob Posik
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May 18, 2020
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News
Tourism and hospitality groups urge Gov. Mills to nix quarantine restriction, reopen Maine’s economy
Jacob Posik
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May 12, 2020
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News
Gov. Mills announces changes to her plan to reopen Maine
Jacob Posik
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May 8, 2020
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News
For how long will Maine be under a civil state of emergency?
Jacob Posik
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May 7, 2020
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News
Governor Mills signals changes are coming to her plan to reopen Maine’s economy
Jacob Posik
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May 6, 2020
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Commentary
Gov. Mills’ multi-phase ‘recovery’ plan is a blueprint for a prolonged economic depression
Jacob Posik
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April 29, 2020
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News
Auburn mayor Jason Levesque asks Gov. Mills to lift statewide stay at home order
Jacob Posik
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April 28, 2020
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News
A plan for reopening Maine’s economy
Jacob Posik
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April 27, 2020
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News
Frivolous spending leaves Maine ill-equipped to weather economic slowdown
Jacob Posik
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April 23, 2020
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Posik: Lawmaker’s “Eat the Rich” Mentality Bodes Ill for Maine