Today, Mary Mayhew, commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services, was a guest on The Daily Signal to…
As a college senior preparing for graduation and the real world (yikes!), I know firsthand how expensive college can be.…
“The Legislature reached bipartisan agreement on welfare reform recently. It’s long past time for lawmakers to come together to reform…
As a shameless shill for liberal causes, it’s no surprise that Cynthia Dill points the finger elsewhere for the state…
Your barber has to get government permission to cut hair, or risk jail time. In Maine, barbers must be at…
The IRS should work for Maine taxpayers—not the other way around. This year’s tax season served as a reminder of…
Anyone remotely familiar with Maine’s economy knows it’s at a crossroads. Between 2004 and 2014, its cumulative economic growth ranks…
“It is clear that Trump would be the most un-presidential president in U.S. history; but that’s the point.” Historically, every…
“Despite the fact Greg Kesich wrote a nearly 800 word editorial defaming five House Republicans, he refused to publish my…
Yesterday, Rep. Mark Eves’ lawsuit against Governor Paul LePage was dismissed by a federal judge. Looking at the Judge’s decision,…
Two weeks ago, I provided commentary on AGs United for Clean Power, a group of attorneys general who went public in late…
Renting in Portland remains unaffordable for many of its residents. Instead of saving up money for new clothes, a new car,…
April fool’s month starts off briskly on opening day: President Obama coins a new euphemism when he referred to an…
A few weeks ago, the Maine Republican Party held the 2016 State Convention. A majority of the media coverage that came…
In the latest round of primaries, liberal candidates seem to be competing in a race to the bottom when it…
The 127th Maine Legislature has now adjourned for good and House Republicans are proud to say we have led the…
Despite 8 legislators taking a walk on the solar bill vote today and tremendous pressure from the solar lobby (see photo…
As The Maine Wire has repeatedly shown here, here and here, proponents of a minimum wage increase in Maine seem more…
“All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that’s an alibi for my ignorance.” ― Will Rogers…
AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap has issued an amended determination on remand from the Business and Consumer Court,…
Tomorrow, legislators will assemble under the dome for “Veto Day.” Here is a peak at a few of the most…
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today issued a statement regarding the Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center Dedication Ceremony, in…
If Emily Cain were a conservative, her trip to Hollywood to visit a secretive group of dark-money interests would have…
The Maine People’s Alliance (MPA) is leading an aggressive push to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour. You would…
In a BDN column earlier this month, David Farmer attacked the LePage administration and the Department of Health and Human Services…
Made in America. Those words mean a lot to American workers. Those words mean that a hardworking American family is…
Through my service on the Energy, Utilities and Technology (EUT) Committee in Maine, I have ascertained that the reason for…
I can’t say I’m surprised. The Press Herald is reporting that a group of Portland residents on Munjoy Hill have…
I’ll admit, I sometimes fall into the typical partisan trap of automatically assuming I’m not going to agree with legislation…
I must say, as a conservative, I found parts of Rep. Archie Verow’s April 11 BDN OpEd on the Democrats’…
On April 15 Nathan Strout’s “Fuzzy Math in Push for Raising the Minimum Wage” questioned how deeply the Maine Peoples…
A coalition of Attorneys General (AG) have launched a full-fledged witch hunt into fossil fuel companies and energy groups who…
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage on Tuesday signed into law LD 1646, “An Act To Prevent Opiate Abuse by…
Today in Augusta, the Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) unveiled the latest research publication, Healthcare Costs in Maine. The report…
In the recently-released ninth edition of the Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index rankings report, Maine earned…
“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any…
AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate passed legislation to ban the use of welfare benefits for the purchase of lottery, alcohol…
As I watch the campaign to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour unfold, one question comes to mind:…
This week, the Maine Department of Health and Human Service announced that they are on track to break last year’s…
AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage signed LD 1612 into law today, which combines several legislative proposals to improve the…
The Hillary Clinton email scandal has dominated the news cycle for months. Aside from Donald Trump, the scandal is probably…
Governor Paul LePage and the state legislature scored a victory for public subsidized housing residents throughout the state by signing Legislative…
Wednesday night, House Republicans once again said no to Medicaid expansion for the sixth time. While LD 633, “An Act…
When one of Maine’s government-run schools was caught recruiting students to advocate for Hillary Clinton, I figured you would be…
Career politician and Democratic challenger for Maine’s 2nd congressional district, Emily Cain, will continue to face an uphill battle in…
As the Legislature lurches toward adjournment in the next week or two, Maine people may be tempted to avert their…
Today, the state Senate voted on a party-line vote of 20-15 to pass the minority report of LD 1305. Legislative…
During his campaign for governor in 2014, Congressman Mike Michaud often uttered the talking point “We’re gonna make Maine the…
This week, Maine’s State Legislature passed LD 1600, a bill that would require State approval before any sitting President can…
The day is coming to a close. You have been suffering through wind, rain and hunger since 6:00 a.m. this…
Last week, Governor Paul LePage delivered a letter to the 127th Legislature vetoing LD 1492, “An Act To Establish a…
It is quite rare that ideas are proposed that transcend partisanship. Even rarer is an idea that transcends partisanship in…
AUGUSTA – In a decision handed down today, Justice Michaela Murphy of the Kennebec County Superior Court remanded the decision…
My generation has seen a lot in our young lifetimes. We are the children of the “Post 9/11 era,” and…
In February, I met with Command Sergeant Major Steve Curtis, a retired member of the Maine Army National Guard who…
Beginning today, almost 800 hospitals across the country will be impacted by the Obama Administration’s change to how Medicare pays…
“I’m not really into politics,” or “I know nothing about politics,” are the two most common phrases in the United…
Yesterday, the Senate voted in favor of the minority report of LD 1600 by a narrow vote of 18-17. While…
This fall, the voters of Maine may be treated to not one but two different ballot proposals to raise the…
Every state in the country that has claimed to have “repealed” the Common Core Standards has in fact done no…
After the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Maine’s long-term Republican Senator, Susan Collins, was one of the first…
America’s $700 billion per year welfare system is actually doing more harm than good, and is hurting the very people…
It turns my stomach, but I actually agree with Justin Alfond. And David Farmer. And a lot of liberal Democrats.…
Recent events on college campuses around the country show that “political correctness” culture has gone far too far, and administrators…
Sad news struck Maine’s once-thriving paper industry recently. Only months after Verso Corp. was forced to file for bankruptcy, Madison…
Another pro-employer bill has died at the hands of the divided 127th Legislature. LD 1501, “An Act To Amend the…
Often times you’re just a few clicks away from finding exactly what you’re looking for. That’s the position I found…
AUGUSTA –The legislation proposed by Senator Andre Cushing (R-Penobscot) to protect the rights of gun owners in subsidized housing today…
LD 1343 among five bills aimed at helping Maine veterans passed as part of comprehensive amendment Augusta – This morning,…
In 1770, General Thomas Gage was Governor General of all British possessions in the Americas. In the century and a…
This month, the House has acted to challenge the President on his unlawful executive order to grant amnesty to millions…
Last week, the Senate joined the House of Representatives in voting to indefinitely postpone LD 1662, otherwise known as the…
Yesterday, Governor Paul LePage (R) signed LD 180, “An Act To Allow Terminally Ill Patients To Use Experimental Treatments,” making…
Growing up within the public school system, I dreaded the days or weeks when we had standardized tests. Sitting and…
On March 23, Barack Obama, unique among American presidents for his fluency in Austrian, stopped off in Buenos Aires to…
Augusta – On a vote of 92-54, the legislation proposed by Senator Andre Cushing (R-Penobscot) to protect the rights of…
What comes to mind when you think about Maine? Well, a lot of things actually, but the answer I’m looking…
As I’m sure you already know, certain politicians in the state of Maine, led by the Maine People’s Alliance, wish…
Perhaps as early as Wednesday, the Maine House of Representatives has a chance to pass meaningful legislation that would help one…
The Ivanpah solar plant in the Mojave Desert is yet another example of what happens when the federal government interferes…
Augusta – A bill which would provide businesses in Maine with energy cost relief today was enacted in the Maine…
Should we allow our teachers to be trained and armed like some schools in Texas are now doing? This was…
Until recently, I assumed that all measures placed on the ballot were lawful. I was wrong. Blatantly unconstitutional questions may…
It’s crunch time at the State House. After months of dawdling, the dam is about to break. Bills that have…
Community Health Options (CHO) has decided to increase prices for patients and customers next year– the latest sign that this…
Amidst all of the disagreement over controversial issues such as welfare reform and Medicaid expansion in Augusta this week, Republicans…
There’s a fair amount of rivalry between my school and Bowdoin College. Our two schools–along with Colby College–always face each…
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton may disagree on a number of issues, but there’s one issue where the two of…
Augusta – Following a committee vote today on the welfare proposals brought forward by legislative Democrats, Senator Eric Brakey (R-Androscoggin),…
In the past, I’ve written about the Maine version of the Hillary Victory Fund (HVF), a joint fundraising committee established…
Following the scheduled public hearings and work sessions today, the Health and Human Services Committee will review amendments for Legislative Document…
AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced yesterday its ongoing plan to use more than $89…
Augusta – A bill which would provide businesses in Maine with energy cost relief today received initial passage in the…
Due to pressure from some socialist legislators and progressive lobbyists, Senator Nathan Libby (D-Androscoggin) intends to introduce an amendment to…
AUGUSTA — Today the Department of Health and Human Services released the fiscal note attached to Senator Tom Saviello’s bill…
Two organizations with interesting names are making a play on your Second Amendment rights in Maine: Maine Moms Demand Action…
By now, you’ve likely heard of the lawsuit regarding the disqualified signatures on petitions in support of a referendum to…
I’m not generally excited about parks. I like nature, there is no mistaking that- you’re talking to a girl who…
It is common etiquette to buy someone a beverage of choice or dinner when they render a service for you,…
For the life of me I can’t understand why anyone would have the mentality to impose a citizens referendum question in Maine…