All posts tagged "Commentary"
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New vehicles may no longer need inspection
If your car is less than 12 years old, you may be saving...
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House Democrats are afraid of the truth
Policy creation should always be rooted in factual information and statistics. This is...
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How taxpayers can win from Clean Election reform
When the Maine Clean Elections Act (MCEA) was passed in 1996, it had...
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Mainers can overcome drug addiction with the right help and people involved
Mainers who have overcome drug addiction have powerful stories and when they share...
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‘Opportunity Agenda’ rapidly expands government with your tax dollars
Interesting how the Democrats’ “Opportunity Agenda” converges with the British Labour Party’s recently leaked...
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What’s going on in the North Woods?
In August 2016, during the week celebrating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary,...
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Gideon’s Bill Would Expand Welfare Dependency
Speaker of the House Sara Gideon is trying to pull a fast one...
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Maine is One Step Closer to Restoring the Tip Credit
My faith in government was restored yesterday when the Labor, Commerce, Research and...
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Let’s Fix Questions 2 and 4 for Working, Taxpaying Mainers
It’s a busy and important day for conservatives in Augusta, where the Labor,...
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Treats for Fact-Hungry People
FACT: Connecticut’s current budget year is deep in the red and next year’s...
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‘Opportunity Agenda’ Out of Touch with Working Mainers
Around the state, liberals are touting Maine Democrats’ “Opportunity Agenda” as the solution...
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Sick of Inspection Stickers?
Are you tired of being forced to have your car inspected every year?...
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Teacher Pay? It’s Time to Reform the Underlying Structure and Driving Factors
I agree with Governor LePage. Teachers should be paid what they are worth....
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Our Teachers Should Be Paid What They Are Worth
Good teachers are critical to Maine’s future, so let’s pay them adequately. Our...
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LePage Files Lawsuit Against Attorney General Janet Mills
Gov. Paul LePage announced late Monday he has filed a lawsuit in Kennebec...
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The Great Divide: The Left’s Disconnect with Middle America
In the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, the American political left...
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Nobody in Maine Asked Angus King for a Lecture on Bipartisanship
I hate it when partisan hacks stink up my Sunday morning news programs....
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Let’s End the National Nightmare of ObamaCare
Let’s set the record straight on a lot of the propaganda you are...
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Empty Analysis and Flawed Statistics: MPA Struggling to Grasp Impact of Question 2
He strikes again. Mike Tipping, the communications director of the Maine People’s Alliance...
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The Fears of Tax Season
Almost 40 years ago, the Hoover Institutions’ Policy Review journal published a letter...
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Welfare Funds Should Stay in Maine
Maine needs to enact common sense reforms of its welfare system. The public...
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Regional Services Can Improve Funding for Education
Democrats say they want to reduce property taxes. But they don’t have the...
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LePage Offers Real Solution to Combat Rising School Costs
While liberals ridicule Gov. Paul LePage’s stance on school regionalization, the real issues...
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Ethics Official ‘Disappointed’ in AFL-CIO’s Decision to Hire Goode as Lobbyist
“Consulting” with the Maine Ethics Commission prior to engaging in unethical behavior does...
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Legislature to Consider Removing Cap on Maine’s Charter Schools
There’s nothing more enjoyable as a constituent than seeing your elected officials keep...
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Democrats’ Budget Is One Page of Talking Points
Democrat politicians in Augusta will take every opportunity to spend more of your...
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Angus King’s ‘Independent’ Masterpiece
It’s generally recognized that Angus King’s political persona is a geometrical miracle, all...
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Why REAL ID is ‘Dangerous ID’
In a heated legislative session where many important issues divide us, there is...
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Liberal Media Downplays Support at Tip Credit Hearing
I was in awe Wednesday morning. Just after 8 a.m., the halls of...
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Legislators Must Enact Welfare Reform for Future Prosperity
Over the past six years, welfare reform has been at the forefront of...
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The MPA Is in Denial About the Tip Credit
The Maine People’s Alliance (MPA) is looking more like a gaggle of used...
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The Road Ahead for Gorsuch and Future Conservative Nominees
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends to secure 60 votes for President Donald...
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Former Democratic Lawmaker Accused of Violating Ethics Law
Potential ethics violations are piling up for Democrats in Augusta. Earlier this week,...
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The Fallout of Question 2: Increased Taxes for All
Those who read the first half of my take on the aftermath of...
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Say Goodbye to Maine’s Job Creators
The debate around the destructive 3 percent surtax on Maine’s individual income has...
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Maine Can Fund Education Without Taxing High Earners Out of the State
We are going to miss Matt Gilman. Chances are you don’t know him,...
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Question 2 is Already Damaging Maine’s Economy
There’s been a lot of talk in Augusta lately about the implications of...
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Market Must Drive Energy Costs, Not Handouts
Protecting our natural resources is a priority. It is also a priority for...
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Gorsuch Confirmation Battle Begins
Any members of the Senate Judiciary Committee interested in SCOTUS nominee Neil Gorsuch’s...
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Tipping Remains Co-Chair as Tax Committee Considers Modifying Question 2
Despite recent controversy surrounding its House Chair, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation...
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Maine Citizens Seek to Restore Tip Credit
The Maine People’s Alliance is the state’s lone defender of a provision in...
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Time to Do Away With Inspection Stickers
Tired of being forced to have your car inspected every year? Do you...
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Bad Tax Policy Forces Maine Families to Flee to Other States
As your Governor, I want all Mainers to prosper. Providing opportunities for people...
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Ethics Commision Debunks House Dems’ Defense of Ethics Scandal
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. Someone should relay this...
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LePage Sends Blistering Letter to Paul Ryan
Since the release of the House Republican “plan” for repealing Obamacare, conservative reaction...
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Valeriani: New Energy Demand Requires Clear Solution
Maine’s energy profile is composed primarily petroleum, natural gas, biomass and renewable energies...
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Trump Administration Reshaping Culture of American Media
It’s been an exciting time in politics as of late, with the liberal...
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Poliquin: Time for U.S. Senate to Stop Obstructing
Our fellow Americans want Washington to fix the serious problems which are hurting...
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Effort to Expand Medicaid at the Ballot Box is Bad for Maine
They’re at it again. Having repeatedly failed to achieve Medicaid expansion through the...
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PUC decision confirms ratepayers pay twice
Our electricity rates are far above the national average—Maine has moved up from...
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LePage: Union lobbyist Ryan Tipping should resign his House seat
Union lobbyist Ryan Tipping should resign his House seat. Legislators who line their...
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The “Resistance” in Maine
As recently as 2009, America’s liberals could look to a glorious future. Barack...
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Legislature Considering Changes to “Clean” Election Law
Under Maine Clean Elections Act, outside money continues to pour into the system...
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Stand up for Free Speech at USM
Are you as concerned as I am about campus leftists shutting down debate...
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Maine DHHS Uncovers $1.7 Million in Welfare Fraud
Few things are more enjoyable than watching liberals eat their talking points. Prior...
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Marijuana Bill Reveals Politics at its Worst
While politicians were scrambling to pass a moratorium on marijuana legalization, their credibility...
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There’s No Hope for National Unity with America’s Protest Class
After predicting that President Trump’s inaugural speech would include something about “bringing the...
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Maine Veterans Now Have a Seat at the Table in Congress
One of my greatest duties as the representative of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District...
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Experts recognize that lowering taxes would make Maine more competitive
Legislators may not understand how taxes work, but experts recognize the tax reforms...
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Obamacare Op-Ed the Portland Press Herald Won’t Publish
Note: The following Op-Ed was submitted to the Portland Press Herald Editorial...
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What I Saw A Woman Do in Washington Reminded Me Why We Fight
It was a surreal time in Washington D.C.. My wife and I spent...
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Are We Really as Divided as it Seems?
Today a new president takes office. He has been called the most divisive...
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A Constitutional Opportunity to Undo Economic Damage
Maine voters – by a margin of less than 1 percent – approved...
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The Story You Will Not Hear in the Media about the Budget
In 2002 when Governor Angus King left office the State was seeing red—big...
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Madame Speaker Shuts Down Debate on School Choice
If it weren’t for double standards, Speaker of the House Sara Gideon (D-Freeport)...
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Gov. LePage Offers Common Sense Reform of Maine Public Schools
For those concerned about the education of Maine’s youth, Gov. Paul LePage has...
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The American People Sent Us Here to Solve Problems
The American People spoke loudly in November. They sent us to Congress to...
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Isgro: 5 Reasons Taxpayers Love LePage’s Budget Proposal
Gov. Paul LePage’s biennial budget has been released for only a matter of...
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We Must Support Innovative Approaches to Delivering Education in Maine
If we want to put more money in our classrooms, we need a...
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Hard Facts and Legislation Surrounding Gun Control
A “factoid” is not a piece of trivia. A factoid is a falsehood,...
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Honor the Will of the People, But Do No Harm
As we look forward to the New Year, we think of those who...
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A Thank You to the ‘Hamilton Electors’
I want to take the time to thank the anti-Trump demonstrators for their...
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Maneuvering the Liberal Media’s Account of the Electoral College
When our side wins, democracy happens. When our opponents win, democracy fails. The...
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Eliminating the Individual Income Tax Can Alleviate Municipal Budget Woes
Every two years, the citizens of Maine get to sit back and watch...
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Despite Democrats’ Roadblock, Mental Health Unit Will Be Built
Sometimes when you hit a road block, you have to find a detour....
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A Maine Tradition to Honor Our Veterans: Wreaths Across America
Every year, hundreds of thousands of wreaths are laid on the graves of...
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Hypocrisy, thy name is Emily Cain
Emily Cain wants you to believe that she has anything in common with...
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Media Bias Hits New Low
When Steve Collins, the new reporter for the Lewiston Sun Journal was hired,...
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Spare me your tears, Mr. Eves
Ask any average person what they hate most about their government, and you’ll...
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Money in politics? No problem.
There will be no problem with money in politics this year. Such problems...
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Posik: “The Better Deal for Maine” Isn’t the Better Deal for Maine
Maine Democrats have finally responded to Governor LePage’s budget proposal, announcing their plan...
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Requiring Photo ID to Vote Protects Our Democracy
There is no question that our right to vote is fundamental to our...
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The Disneyland Measles Outbreak Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Mainers
The measles do not seem like a fun time. Neither does diphtheria, polio,...
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If you Like your $2.00 gasoline and heating oil, You can Keep It
Well, not so much. The Obama Administration last week through the EPA issued the...
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How Misinformation Pollutes Public Policy
At its best, research can be the backbone of policymaking. It can provide...
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Lessons for Maine in Vermont’s Failure
The argument against expanding government run health care in America just got a...
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Hands Off Uber, Portland
Nearly everyone knows that innovation, competition, and development are needed to bring Maine...
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Minimum Wage Increase Wrong for Maine
There is no denying that the low wages earned by Maine people are...
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Plastic Bag Bans Are Based on Hype, Not Science
With Falmouth considering a ban or fee on plastic bags, it’s important to...
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When Elections Fail Us We Have One Last Resort
Now that the elections are over and all the negative TV ads are...
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The Precautionary Principle Strikes Back
The Precautionary Principle has been used by progressive environmental and public health advocates...
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“A Time for Choosing”
Monday marked the 50th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s famous speech, “A Time...
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Unto Everything There Is A Season
Who was it that said election time is ‘silly season?’ For years I’ve...
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School Choice Goes Digital with Virtual Charter Schools
Public education is getting a 21st Century shake-up. Back in September, Maine’s very...
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Desperate campaigns relying on deception
Every election year Mainers can count on a handful of desperate political campaigns...
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Power, Money & Politics: The Case For Term Limits
In my previous article Why Elections Cannot Fix Washington D.C., I demonstrated that...
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Climate Change: Baptists & Bootleggers
A powerful coalition of environmentalists and crony capitalists have engaged the American people...
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MaineCare Expansion – Ideological Blind Faith
There are plenty of differences between the Maine gubernatorial candidates this election. Whether...
