Author: Robert Wessels

Every state sends a signal about what it values. Through its laws, its taxes, and its priorities, a state quietly tells us what kind of people and opportunities it wants to attract. And like any signal, the results are predictable. A state attracts what it rewards. Right now, Maine is at a crossroads. We can continue down a path that rewards government dependency and discourages economic growth, or we can choose policies that reward innovation, work, and investment. The truth is simple: when a state builds systems that reward dependency, it should not be surprised when dependency grows. When a…

In every corner of our great state, from the rocky harbors of Stonington to the farms of Aroostook, small businesses are the lifeblood of Maine’s economy. They don’t just create jobs; they help build our communities. They sponsor our Little League teams, plow our driveways in winter, and serve us breakfast before sunrise. And yet, too often, they are ignored, over-regulated, shut down during a pandemic and taxed into submission by a government that has forgotten who truly keeps our state running. It’s imperative to remember that our government does not make money, it only spends money, and every dollar…