All posts tagged "regulations"
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New cannabis delivery rules test scope of Maine’s facial surveillance ban
New rules for Maine’s adult-use cannabis program went into effect on September 8....
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Governor Mills’ pursuit of California-style EV mandates will hurt Mainers, do little to address climate change
High energy costs are making Maine increasingly unaffordable for people of average means....
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Opinion: Lawmakers must clarify vague mineral mining law on lithium next session
Last October, public interest journalism outfit The Maine Monitor broke the story of...
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2017 mining law prevents Maine couple from extracting lithium on their property
Maine’s laws regulating metallic mineral mining mean a Newry couple cannot extract an...
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First Circuit Court resumes ban on lobster fishing gear in Maine waters
Lobster fishing gear is once more banned from a roughly 1,000 square mile...
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Seaweed is a promising food tangled in regulations
As the popularity of harvesting and eating seaweed grows in America, a new...
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Understanding the importance of sunset provisions
According to the American Legislative Exchange Council Center for State Fiscal Reform, Maine is...
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The New York Times explains why mask mandates don’t work
Throughout the pandemic, few things incited more discord than the mandated use of...
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Portland reverses course on food truck lottery, grants permits to all applicants
Days after announcing the results of a lottery for a new pilot program...
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What the ReCode Portland effort can learn from the city of Auburn
Now that LD 2003, the housing bill sponsored by Speaker of the House...
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Opinion: Let’s save Maine’s lobster industry from death by regulation
If you’ve ever been to the state of Oregon – home of the...
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Lawmakers spar over hemp regulations on final day of session
Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) would write new rules to...
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The FDA uses new authority to close off last remaining legal option for vapers who like flavors
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving fast to close off what...
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Small business advocates worry about costs, confusion with Maine’s new paid vacation time policy
A law related to pay for vacation time at the end of employment...
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New rules spell trouble for Maine lobstermen, with or without enforcement
Though a new rule from the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration affecting the...
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Why are Maine lawmakers letting special interests nickel-and-dime us on vehicle inspections?
Mandatory motor vehicle inspections already cost Mainers $14 million and countless hours of...
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Maine House votes to double annual fee on motor vehicle inspections
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate met on March 29 for...
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Opinion: Flavored tobacco ban bill bad for Maine’s public health
As a physician – one who has dedicated his career to treating lung...
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Sweden—once mocked for its COVID strategy—now has one of the lowest COVID mortality rates in Europe
Early in the coronavirus pandemic, I asked a simple question. Could Sweden’s laissez-faire...
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Lawmakers debate name changes, liquor laws and local election procedures during Tuesday session
Both chambers of the Maine Legislature convened on March 22 for the first...
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Lawmakers debate new occupational regulations for residential construction contractors
The Maine Legislature’s Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business convened on...
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Could Mark Cuban’s plan to disrupt Big Pharma actually work?
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently announced his latest, ground-breaking innovation, and it’s one...
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Marine Resources Committee works two bills intended to save Maine’s lobster industry from federal overreach
The Maine Legislature’s Committee on Marine Resources (MAR) met on February 8 to...
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‘Lockdowns had little to no effect on COVID mortality’: New Johns Hopkins study
We’re into year three of the COVID-19 pandemic. From mask mandates to vaccine...
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Maine granted intervenor status in lawsuit challenging federal lobster regulations
On December 30 Gov. Janet Mills’ administration announced Maine’s Department of Marine Resources...
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Affordable housing commission encourages local zoning flexibility and deregulation, state appeals board
The Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land...
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Push to ban flavored tobacco products undermines public health
On November 9, the Portland City Council’s Safety Committee voted to approve a...
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Federal appeals court reinstates seasonal closure of lobster fishing waters in Gulf of Maine
In a blow to Maine’s lobster fishermen, the U.S. Court of Appeals for...
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Portland City Council votes to amend fee structure for amusement devices
The Portland City Council voted unanimously on October 18 to change the city...
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Federal judge halts planned lobster fishing closure in Gulf of Maine
On October 16, a U.S. District Court judge blocked the implementation of a...
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Portland to reexamine fees on amusement devices after popular bar pays large sum to reopen
Arcadia National Bar, an arcade-themed bar in Portland, has been closed since the...
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This private eye was denied a license because he criticized police
Occupational licensing has already been called out for hobbling opportunity, impeding mobility, protecting...
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DMR briefs legislature on impact of NOAA’s new lobstering rules, options for appeal
On September 14, the Maine Legislature’s Committee on Marine Resources met and discussed...
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Massachusetts man denied Maine occupational license appeals to SCOTUS
Approximately 25 percent of jobs in the United States require some kind of...
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers sign letter opposing new lobster regulations
The number of state legislators who have signed a letter calling for President...
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Maine’s lobster industry is under siege
Maine’s lobstermen and women are under attack by the Biden Administration after a recent set of rule...
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Maine lobster industry rocked by new, unworkable federal regulations
New federal regulations created to protect the endangered right whale will close off...
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Future of Shawmut Dam, Sappi mill remain uncertain
The future of the Shawmut Dam remains in question. Following a draft ruling...
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In light of ProPublica report, Congress looks primed to ravage IRAs
Clearly, the vast majority of people taking advantage of IRAs are everyday Americans...
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Gov. Mills and allies are destroying affordable, accessible child care for Maine families
In recent months, we’ve heard a lot about child care in the news...
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Facial recognition ban comes as a victory for the privacy of all Mainers
Facial recognition tech cannot be used as a tool by the government for...
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Shifting recycling costs to producers an easy way to raise the cost of groceries
A recent study by Dr. Calvin Lakhan of York University has found that...
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Legislators missed the mark on child care reform this session
A prominent refrain in the pandemic recession-recovery story has been the persistent labor...
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Debunking the myths of Maine’s proposed flavored tobacco ban
Now that the dust has settled on the Health and Human Services Committee...
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Cable fee legislation would strip away local control, increase customer costs
Over the past year, there have been numerous instances of top-down solutions being...
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The high cost of trying to use the minimum wage as welfare
In recent years, a number of economic studies have concluded that small to...
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The pandemic is not an excuse to expropriate our rights
The basic problem with even a little bit of socialism is that, in...
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Iconic Maine businesses couldn’t survive the pandemic shutdown and restrictions
A number of iconic Maine businesses have closed this year due to the...
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Mainers react to Gov. Mills’ mandated business curfew
Gov. Janet Mills announced on Thursday new, last-minute restrictions on businesses to limit...
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Governor Mills’ coronavirus narrative is crumbling
Governor Janet Mills’ latest batch of doomsday rhetoric is an admission that her...
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Mainers acknowledge lack of science behind Mills’ new mask mandate
When Gov. Janet Mills updated her mask mandate last week to require Mainers...
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A plague of pandemic restrictions builds herd immunity to arbitrary rules
Perhaps the only thing worse than being subjected to seemingly arbitrary and intrusive...
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Federal regulations have made western wildfires worse
Parts of the western United States look like scenes from an apocalyptic movie—a...
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Shutdown Stories: Aquaboggan
Aquaboggan in Saco was forced to close in late August after receiving a...
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Bars and breweries in Portland change licenses to circumvent state restrictions
Four businesses in Portland––Novare Res, Sagamore Hill Lounge, Tomaso’s Canteen, and Rising Tide...
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Maine’s certificate of need law could hinder the state’s COVID-19 response efforts
As policymakers and public health officials at the local, state and federal levels...
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The nanny state wants to take away your vape
Lawmakers on Maine’s Health and Human Services Committee held a public hearing Wednesday...
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Bipartisan bill would unleash tiny homes in Maine
Lawmakers on Maine’s Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday on LD...
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Proposed bill would allow Maine farmers to keep their mislabeled food products
Maine’s Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry held a public hearing Thursday on...
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Understanding Governor Mills’ 10-year economic plan
Governor Janet Mills earlier this month released her 10-Year Economic Development Strategy for the state,...
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Occupational licensing reform shouldn’t be a partisan issue
This piece was first published in the Sun Journal. “We will develop a...
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Like others that preceded it, Governor Mills’ economic plan will be a bust
Governor Mills on Wednesday released her 10-year economic development plan for Maine, the...
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New report shows Maine could boost revenue through licensing reform
It’s no secret that the fees and requirements necessary to obtain an occupational...
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To help small farmers, this Maine city needs to update its zoning regulations
Over the last few months, the debate regarding the future of Auburn’s Agriculture...
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Congress must reject the federal internet power grab
One of the issues Congress will be considering when they return from August...
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Congress should preserve public quality standards for biologic drugs
A powerful committee in the U.S. Senate is considering legislation that could have...
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On energy, Maine’s politicians keep making a bad situation even worse
Politicians everywhere should have to take a version of the Hippocratic Oath, swearing...
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Portland wants a new license for alcohol manufacturers. Is that really necessary?
When Portland City Councilors approved the city’s budget in May, it included a...
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Proposed overtime rules will result in lost wages and benefits
The Maine Legislature next session will consider another bill that would be harmful...
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How unworkable government rules separate man from his bacon
Farmer Randy Canarr of Souder Station Farm has been farming and raising livestock...
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Governor Mills defies ‘foolish, unsupported and ill-advised’ regulations on Maine lobster industry
In a fiery letter sent Thursday, July 11, Governor Janet Mills announced her...
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Maine should follow Kentucky’s lead on right to work, labor reforms
Last week, Governor Matt Bevin gave the keynote address at The Maine Heritage...
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Expand apprenticeships to reduce student debt, build Maine’s workforce
To become a hairdresser in the State of Maine, you must be at...
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Lawmakers decline eliminating a licensing board that did not meet for four consecutive years
Occupational licensing exists to protect public health and safety in professions that pose...
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Legislators can take steps to prevent Maine’s coming regulatory storm
This piece first appeared in the Portland Press Herald. During her recent inaugural...
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New analysis shows there are 113,862 regulatory restrictions on the books in Maine
The 2018 Code of Maine Rules is home to 113,862 restrictions and 8.1...
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Why do lawmakers choose licensing?
Despite economists on both sides of the aisle agreeing that occupational licensing laws...
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What makes child care so expensive? Overregulation.
Maine’s Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services recently held public hearing...
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Uber and suffocating government regulations
The word came down just days ago. Uber is going to lose its...
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Entrepreneurship: America’s Modern-Day Frontier
If you work hard enough and create sufficient value for your fellow man,...
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LePage’s Approach to the Economy Focuses on Maine’s Most Vulnerable
Over the weekend, the Bangor Daily News published an article titled: What stands...
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Why Are Mainers Poor?
Yesterday, The Maine Heritage Policy Center released a new report, “Top 10 Things...
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New Overtime Rules Do More Harm Than Good
“Without question, these new regulations will hurt Maine workers more than help.” In...
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Regulations Drive Up Cost of Child Care in Maine
For many families with young children, especially single-parent households, child care is critical...
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It Takes 1,500 Hours to Become a Barber in Maine
Your barber has to get government permission to cut hair, or risk jail...
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Let’s Tear Down the Wall Between Breweries and Brewpubs
Perhaps as early as Wednesday, the Maine House of Representatives has a chance to...
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Madison Mill to Close, Laying Off 214 Workers
On Monday, Madison Paper Industries announced its decision to close, laying off 214...
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Solutions That Work for Maine
For several years in a row, Maine’s business climate has ranked among the...
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Unnecessary Regulations Strangle Maine’s Economy
Maine’s harsh regulatory climate continues to hinder our state’s economic growth, especially for...
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Occupational Licensing Needs Reform
Among the many deeply flawed and harmful regulations and rules passed by Maine...
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Repairing the Government-Business Relationship
Over the past few months, I’ve spoken with dozens of business owners about...
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This is About Maine Jobs
Our Great State of Maine is known for many unique industries and trades,...
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The Cost of Federal Regulations on Maine Businesses
According to the Small Business Administration, the annual cost of federal regulations on...
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Poliquin: The EPA’s War On Maine Paper Mills
Maine is home to the most skilled paper makers in the world. Our...
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Rousselle: Why Young People Aren’t Returning to Maine
I love Maine. I was born there. I spent 18 years of my life...
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Hitchcock: Why the “Fair Pint” Beer Bill is Not Needed
On Monday, Governor LePage vetoed LD 122, An Act to Standardize Pints of...
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Over-Ruled: Part I
“As the body of rules grows, the legal landscape becomes more thickly populated...
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Op-Ed: Portland City Council’s Proposed Nanny-State Regulations Ignore Science and Economics
By Paul Blair — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has friends in Portland, Maine....
