According to recently released data from the U.S.D.A, Maine is leading the nation with its reduction in the number of…
Sixty years ago Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman argued that just because we finance education through government that does not…
Independent Vermont Senator and 2016 presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is making headway in the polls, climbing through the democratic ranks as…
There’s an old adage that goes “If you have the facts on your side, pound the facts. If you have…
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump represent two opposite ends of the political spectrum. Sanders, a self-described socialist, draws support…
I’m a proud Franco-American. Like many Mainers, my ancestors came from Canada to farm the land, log the forests, and…
Over the past few weeks, there has been significant discussion in the Maine political discourse on whether or not sixty-five…
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), speaking at the Generation Progress Summit last week, voiced her support for lowering the voting age to…
On Monday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court announced that it will expedite the request by Governor LePage to determine whether…
Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act. On this occasion, I’d like to take a moment to discuss…
Not backing down, Governor LePage continues to insist that he has vetoed 65 of 71 bills which many state officials…
According to a release from the Maine Department of Labor, unemployment claims in Maine have now fallen to their lowest…
Political pundits have known since President Obama’s re-election that in 2016, a deep field of recruits, both new and old,…
Maine is home to the most skilled paper makers in the world. Our hard-working men and women manufacture paper products…
It’s no secret that politicians often rely on polls to craft their message, sometimes to a fault. Hence the saying:…
Maine ranks 42 in the nation on fiscal health according to a new study from the Mercatus Center at George…
If you look up “policy” in the dictionary, you will get several options: “A policy is a deliberate system of…
I watched the speech that socialist-cum-Democrat nominee Bernie Sanders delivered to a packed house in Portland last week. At many…
In the aftermath of a tragedy, there is often an outcry for government to take swift action to prevent similar tragedies…
On Monday, at a campaign rally in Portland that drew an estimated 8,000 people, Sen. Bernie Sanders argued that he…
Honoring the service and sacrifice of our Veterans, members of the military, and their families is one my greatest and…
Last week, the Obama Administration announced a proposal that would make nearly 5 million more workers eligible for overtime benefits, but…
The headline in my Facebook newsfeed belonged to Ethan Strimling. “Decision to fire Eves deserves further investigation” Surprisingly, I agreed!…
On Wednesday morning, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released estimates of real personal income for 2013 which showed that…
Following secretive, last minute negotiations leading up to the compromise biennial budget, the 127th Legislature saw their budget bill, LD 1019, shot…
On Tuesday, the Maine House and Senate voted in favor of the $6.7 billion budget over Governor Paul R. LePage’s veto.…
Last week, news broke that Good Will-Hinckley had rescinded its job offer to Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves. Immediately, Eves…
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator…
On Tuesday Morning, activists, concerned citizens, and advocates will be gathering at the State House to encourage lawmakers to sustain…
On Monday, Gov. LePage is expected to veto the legislature’s $6.7 biennial state budget, and force lawmakers to either over-ride…
There was much good news, along with a splash of bad news, in this week’s controversial poll from NBC-Wall Street…
Ask any average person what they hate most about their government, and you’ll get a variety of answers. Typically they…
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Obama administration in King v. Burwell, a…
Good Will-Hinckley has rescinded its offer to House Speaker Democrat Mark Eves to be their president. “The basis for this decision…
My friend and fellow conservative M.D. Harmon wrote a June 13 column in the Central Maine papers entitled “Something Rotten…
For years, hard-working Maine companies, such as Hardwood Products and Puritan Companies of Guilford, have been penalized by ObamaCare’s medical…
“Christmas in July” came early in Maine this year, as Governor LePage used a Christmas tree and rubber pigs in…
The Maine Legislature approved a $6.7 billion biennial budget Tuesday morning, just in time to pass Governor LePage’s ten day…
Details on the latest state budget deal emerged on Tuesday morning, after Republican and Democratic legislative leaders reached a deal…
For decades, Maine’s Second Congressional District was home to dozens of thriving paper, textile, shoe, and leather factories and mills…
A few weeks ago, fellow Maine Wire columnist Christine Rousselle wrote an op-ed piece about why young people are not returning…
For the last week and a half, the left has been seeking to preemptively blame an impending government shutdown on Ken…
On Tuesday, Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren ruled that the State of Maine does not have to reimburse Portland and…
Maine’s Second District is home to the hardest-working, most honest people that you could ever find in this country. As…
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court rejected a request by the LePage administration to review a lower court’s ruling…
State tax revenues in North Carolina have increased roughly 6% this year, despite the state having recently instituted several major…
According to 2012 reports, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which is made up of high-ranking Federal Reserve officials, held a…
Governor LePage promised the people of Maine while campaigning for both of his gubernatorial elections that he would do his…
Recently, the Maine Legislature has been discussing whether the government should set a certain standard in marijuana consumption that would…
On Wednesday, the Maine Public Utilities Commission decided not to reconsider their decision regarding an interpretation of a statute provision…
As the first session of the 127th Legislature lurches toward statutory adjournment on June 17th, Maine people can breathe a sigh…
I love Maine. I was born there. I spent 18 years of my life there. My entire family lives there. Trading…
The push to rid Maine of the controversial Common Core State Standards suffered a setback on Monday, as the Legislature’s…
On behalf of our children, Maine has made a major positive step forward by initiating the removal of the Smarter…
According to a recent website post, Maine unions appear to have been given crucial information on several right-to-work bills that has…
For several years, families and small businesses have suffered from the negative effects of ObamaCare. In Congress, I have supported…
In a state where nearly half of its population is enrolled in some form of government assistance program, welfare reform…
On Wednesday, the Committee on Taxation voted along party lines to reject a bill that would allow a referendum on…
A new study conducted by two Cornell University economists suggests that higher cigarette taxes increase the likelihood that smokers will enroll…
Jon Stewart has spent some time on his “Daily Show” scorning Paul LePage. Yet Stewart and our governor have something important…
In 2014, Maine became the second state to adopt a law requiring labels identifying all products containing genetically modified organisms, or…
There is no doubt a large number of Maine people have seen the need for real welfare reform. As Maine’s…
The fight over welfare reform took a new twist last week, as Democrats in the Health and Human Services Committee…
I was disappointed to learn that the Maine Legislature had once again voted down requiring the presentation of a photo…
Can individual municipalities in Maine assess their own minimum wage, or is that the job of our elected officials in…
Raising a child alone is one of the hardest things to do. Far too often, I have heard stories of…
Maine recently joined 35 other states this year in filing the Convention of States (COS) resolution calling for an Article…
There will be no problem with money in politics this year. Such problems arise only when Republicans have more money…
In the discussion surrounding right-to-work legislation, there is a tendency for both opponents and proponents to use misleading myths to advance…
Now that Mrs Clinton has openly disclosed her intention to run as a Democrat, it is appropriate to establish a few…
Time and time again, our seniors, businesses and local governments’ private information is stolen from scams artists and hackers on…
Last Monday, a senior adviser to Governor Paul R. LePage revealed that the governor may submit a bill next legislative…
Gov. Paul LePage’s call for restrictions on towns setting their own specific minimum wages doesn’t go far enough. The minimum…
On Wednesday, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) released a report highlighting the explosion in enrollment in states that have…
Last year, we discovered that veterans in Phoenix, Arizona, had waited for more than 100 days to receive the medical…
“No lesson seems to be so deeply inculcated by the experience of life as that you should never trust experts.…
On Wednesday, Governor Paul R. LePage was joined by Jonathan Williams, Vice President of ALEC’s Center for State Fiscal Reform, at…
Freshman Senator Eric Brakey (R-Auburn) is continuing the effort to mandate that new Maine citizens live in the state for…
Maine Democrats have finally responded to Governor LePage’s budget proposal, announcing their plan last week exactly three months after the…
For generations, hard-working Maine families have balanced their checkbooks at the kitchen table. I can remember nights when my parents…
Shortly after Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin released his fundraising numbers for the first quarter, his presumptive opponent in the 2016…
Maine Congressman Bruce Poliquin has a strong start to a re-election bid come 2016, as the 2nd District representative raised an…
On Monday, Governor LePage vetoed LD 122, An Act to Standardize Pints of Beer Sold in Maine, proposed by Sen.…
What is going on with the Maine Democratic Party? Former Democratic Rep. Stan Short has quit the party. Former Rep.…
Recently on Twitter, a very non-political friend of mine posted something about the failures of Obamacare. It was only seconds before a…
Before I begin, let’s go over a few basics. “Food stamps” are a thing of the past, and the program…
On Wednesday, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the 8th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index.…
Late last October, a political pundit turned to me and said “You know the Democrats are struggling when they start…
Governor LePage’s effort to end revenue sharing in Maine is being combated in Augusta with a proposal for local option…
As you may know, the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) was created as a provision of the Balanced Budget Act of…
This year, lawmakers in Augusta will once-again consider right-to-work legislation in the form of LD 489, a bill which would…
Harry Reid gave us a warning. In a video produced to announce his retirement, Reid told us not to be…
In case Portland citizens have forgotten, the City Council’s ordinance regarding disposable bags will be implemented on April 15th, and…
On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on the Maine Fourth Amendment Protection Act, a bill introduced by…
Wearing a cap and gown I sat on the field at the University of Maine contemplating my years in college.…
Last week, the House Financial Services Oversight and Investigations subcommittee held a hearing regarding Operation Choke Point with Federal Deposit…
With voters last November resoundingly supporting fiscally conservative candidates who campaigned on reducing government spending, Democrats would be wise to…
Early Friday morning, Senate Republicans passed their first budget since 2006. The vote was split along party lines 52-46, with…
No two children are alike—so why must we insist upon educating them like they are? Common Core isn’t necessarily a…
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) provides some of the best and sometimes only coverage of statewide policy issues. That…