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Five questions candidates for Governor in Maine should be asked to answer at the next debate.

Question 1: At some point in everybody's life, they are going to need to take an extended period off from work. Whether they have a new...

Highlights of Maine’s 2022 Legislative Session

Maine’s legislature has been hard at work to provide quality healthcare, affordable housing, a more equitable tax system, and a strong,...

Big Box Stores Will No Longer Dodge Their Fair Share of Property Taxes.

An ongoing battle between Corporate America and municipal government is finally drawing to a close. Last week, Maine lawmakers passed LD...

It's Time for a Consumer-Owned Utility in Maine

This month’s election saw one of the highest turnout rates for a referendum-only ballot in Maine’s history, and much of that was...

The Chamber of Commerce Does Not Speak for Maine Workers

The Chamber of Commerce is a well-known presence in any community. For owners of businesses large and small, it represents an opportunity...

Will Maine Ban Foreign Corporate Spending in Elections?

Maine could become one of the first states to close a massive campaign finance loophole. Political contributions from foreign nationals...

Ellsworth Walmart and How Big Box Stores Are Short-Changing Maine

A battle between Corporate America and municipal government rages on in Ellsworth. On August 19, Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust...

A Consumer-Owned Utility is Now Up to Mainers

According to J.D. Power, CMP has ranked dead last in customer satisfaction for the past three years, with Versant not doing much better....

A Look Back at the 2021 Legislative Session

One of the most unique sessions in the Maine Legislature’s history has come to a close, and there is a lot to be proud of. Our lawmakers...

We Must Protect Elections in Maine

American elections are under attack like never before. The United States experienced the highest voter turnout on record in 2020, thanks...

Ban Corporate Contributions from Maine Politics

Every issue that matters to the hardworking families of Maine, from guaranteeing affordable healthcare to ensuring access to clean water...