Maine Policy

@MainePolicy

Dedicated to a rebirth of prosperity and growth in Maine, for all of her citizens.

Portland, Maine
Joined June 2009

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  1. 20 hours ago

    Implementing expansion without identifying a long term funding source is fiscally irresponsible. $35 million in tobacco settlement money simply is not enough

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  2. Jan 3

    Her policy agenda includes tens of millions of dollars in new spending and a renewed dependence on government. It's a less prosperous vision for Maine

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  3. 31 Dec 2018

    "Maine ended the 2018 fiscal year on June 30 with a $176 million surplus, compared to the $800 million deficit he inherited when entering office at the tail end of the Great Recession."

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  4. 28 Dec 2018

    "But, with the raise in minimum wage, Baron says he has no choice but to close because he can't raise his prices since those are controlled by the state."

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  5. 26 Dec 2018

    "We have worked to lift Mainers out of poverty by prioritizing work within our welfare programs."

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  6. 21 Dec 2018

    "He took a state that I would argue was nearly bankrupt, and successfully changed it into a thriving state flush with cash with controlled spending, historically low unemployment, and major reforms to Maine’s entitlement system."

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  7. 19 Dec 2018

    When Congress is constantly budgeting by crisis, it erodes oversight and leads to wasteful spending.

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  8. Retweeted
    15 Dec 2018

    : EXCLUSIVE: USM gave false info in response to anti-Kavanaugh course backlash

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  9. 12 Dec 2018

    Remember when we were told that RCV would get money out of politics?

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    11 Dec 2018
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  11. 11 Dec 2018

    They said would civilize but it drove division further by awarding race to the second-place finisher. Sam G. Pilgrims nails it in his latest

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  12. 10 Dec 2018

    "North Dakota’s take-first, ask-afterward approach violates the First Amendment, which says that people should be able to voluntarily opt in to political speech."

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  13. 7 Dec 2018

    We must always remember that the revenue we receive in taxes is due to the hard work of Maine’s people.

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  14. 6 Dec 2018

    "We will also appeal the unfortunate decision by the district court in Maine, and intend to fight for Professor Reisman’s rights all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court." via

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  15. 5 Dec 2018
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  16. 4 Dec 2018

    This legislature isn't even sworn in yet and it is already trying to raise taxes

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  17. 28 Nov 2018

    "Maine is hemorrhaging young, educated people, and there are very few viable solutions being proposed. NBC has called the situation “dire” for the statistically oldest state in the country."

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  18. 26 Nov 2018

    "Once these adjustments are taken into account, Maine’s ranking drops from 6th according to the U.S. News & World Report to 49th, ahead of only West Virginia and Alabama (which are tied for 50th place)."

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  19. 26 Nov 2018

    "...despite the efficiency and popularity of these platforms, government’s penchant for picking winners and losers – coupled with its insatiable appetite for new revenue – is beginning to curtail the success of the sharing economy."

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  20. 26 Nov 2018

    "Working Mainers support a safety net to care for those who can’t care for themselves. But the paid sick leave mandate proposed by is yet another shell game that will hurt many of the workers it claims it will help."

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