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Governor Paul R. LePage on Wednesday delivered remarks to the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, which convened for a…
The Portland Press Herald, a left-leaning publication well known for holding its priority in muckraking over quality of journalism, has…
At a recent political event, I was confronted by a ranked choice voting supporter who was looking to spread awareness…
Tragedy cast a dark shadow over the first of four Preakness races at the Pimlico course on Saturday, May 21.…
“Without question, these new regulations will hurt Maine workers more than help.” In 2014, President Obama issued an executive order…
New England, on the whole, is an economically-depressed region. Between 2004 and 2014, the average cumulative growth of a New…
It is an honor to pay tribute to those men and women who have served in our armed forces in…
As a teacher in the Bangor School District, I have decorated my classroom for various holidays, including Christmas, for the…
I often tell people I know that I feel bad for Democrat voters this Presidential election cycle; they have to…
Over the past several months, I have seen firsthand the scale of the heroin crisis in our State. I have…
“Any state that depends on income taxes is going to get sick whenever one of these guys gets a cold.”—…
Last November, Mainers voted to pass Question 1, nearly tripling the amount of taxpayer funds received by political candidates who…
One of the great privileges of my time as Governor has been the many opportunities I’ve had to meet our…
When thinking about ethanol, I am reminded of a song my children listened to in the 90’s sang by Kermit…
Although it doesn’t happen often, last week, National Public Radio and I were on the same page. They put out…
I love it when liberals are wrong. Especially the self-indulgent keyboard warrior types who make it a priority to go…
In a shameless effort to promote his environmentalism, Representative Jeff McCabe took to Facebook this morning to publicly post any private information…
With an election year looming over of us, it is has become increasingly apparent that this is the year of…
For many families with young children, especially single-parent households, child care is critical to being able work and earn a…
As you may have seen, there was a big, important meeting regarding the so-called “Great North Woods National Park” and…
“When school children start paying union dues, that’s when I’ll start representing the interests of school children.” – Albert Shanker -…
Obamacare suffered another major defeat last week when the federal circuit court ruled in favor of the House of Representatives…
Community Health Options (CHO), a Lewiston-based insurance provider, has asked the Maine Bureau of Insurance for a whopping 44.9% rate…
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has implemented a new rule to detect and deter EBT card…
The Natural Resources Council of Maine is at it again. First, they denied high-paying mining jobs to rural Mainers. Then…
This morning in my email, I received a MPA Campaign Vote! Candidate Questionnaire. Naturally, I looked at it and made a…
I requested (actually, I begged) to serve on Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, because I know that every single household…
“Maine people know that it isn’t about conservation. It is about control and buying a legacy.” Bob Meyers- Maine Snowmobile…
In April of 2014, reports and rumors of the mistreatment of veterans through the VA hospitals surfaced when CNN first…
As with the rest of life, if something in the political world sounds too good to be true, then it…
The 21st Century ushered in striking technological improvements that have enhanced and changed so many parts of our lives. Technological…
Maine’s history is long and varied, but perhaps its greatest impact on the nation was its implementation of The Maine Law.…
Governor Paul R. LePage today reiterated his opposition to a proposal from out-of-state liberals to create a North Woods national…
The Maine Education Association is putting a dishonest initiative on the November ballot. They call it “Stand Up for Students,”…
After the Portland Press Herald refused to print a detailed response with the facts from the Warden Service to correct…
With all the news coverage of Governor LePage’s adoption of a Jack Russell Terrier mix from a local Humane Society…
This November, Maine voters will decide on an initiative to provide further public education funding through an additional surcharge of…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…