Inflation still isn’t letting up, and it’s a top concern for Americans right now. But we just learned of yet…
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There’s an apocryphal quote often misattributed to Ben Franklin that goes something like this: “When the people find that they…
My colleagues and I have previously written on the State of Maine’s impending revenue shortfall, which is projected to top…
What if Washington DC were bankrupt? What if Washington politicians spent a million dollars a minute, racking up $20 trillion…
My generation has seen a lot in our young lifetimes. We are the children of the “Post 9/11 era,” and…
A three part series on chronic abuse of other peoples’ money Part I: The Moral Hazards of OPM Principle Five: “Nobody…
The University of Maine is the premier public institution of higher education in the state of Maine. As part of…
Wearing a cap and gown I sat on the field at the University of Maine contemplating my years in college.…
With voters last November resoundingly supporting fiscally conservative candidates who campaigned on reducing government spending, Democrats would be wise to…
From putting my son through college to overseeing the management of Maine’s 529 plans as the State Treasurer, I understand…
Debt held by the American government has surged under President Barack Obama. CNSNews.com reports: “The total federal debt of the U.S.…
If America’s fiscal state is as bad as David Stockman thinks it is, then it is in very bad shape…
By Rep. Kathleen Chase (R-Wells) If most of us won a small lottery and received monthly payments over 10 years, we…
Democratic leadership held a press conference Thursday to ask Gov. Paul R. LePage to issue voter-approved general obligation spending bonds. The Governor…
By Bronson Stocking The Heritage Foundation A letter from 232 multi-industry organizations, in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is calling on…
By Bruce Poliquin Maine State Treasurer Maine state government’s credit rating is an objective measure of our State’s economic and…
By Bruce Poliquin Maine State Treasurer Ten short years ago little was discussed about our accumulating public debt. The media…
By Amy Payne The Heritage Foundation Tonight’s presidential debate is the last one that will include questions on domestic policy. The…
by Sandy George In response to the recent Bangor Daily News editorial Conservation Priorities, I would like to offer a…
by Sam Adolphsen I still remember the day. I was sitting at my kitchen table, pen in hand, and I…
