Reading Governor Paul LePage’s weekend radio address today, I am once again struck by the sheer, audacious hypocrisy of his argument against considering the hospital payments and the federal health care money at the same time. This is the guy … Continue reading →

I’m often disappointed with the tactical and strategic moves of elected Democrats. Too often it seems like they’re much less able than Republicans to craft and stick to a simple message or policy plan based on fundamental values and publicly … Continue reading →

Told you so. Here are some charts released today the Maine Education Association showing the LePage administration’s A-F school grades by percentage of students in the school eligible for the free and reduced school lunch program (a good proxy for … Continue reading →

I was able to get my hands on a draft copy of the tax reform proposal being introduced to the public tomorrow and soon to be submitted as a bill by Representative Gary Knight. I’ve also had some off-the-record (and … Continue reading →

Governor LePage has a habit of using false anecdotes to back up his policy positions. It started during his campaign and has continued throughout his time in office. He routinely makes up regulations that don’t exist, conversations that never happened … Continue reading →

Last week, Governor Paul LePage told the Bangor Daily News that he hadn’t yet decided whether to sign or veto the minimum wage increase passed by the Maine House and Senate. He told the Portland Press Herald the same thing, … Continue reading →

Last night, Governor Paul LePage spoke to the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce at their annual awards dinner. The event was open to both Chamber members and the public, with individual tickets starting at $30. According to Chamber executive director … Continue reading →

If you haven’t yet, go read this article by Andy O’Brien about the Oathout family in Liberty and their long battle to save their house from fraudulent foreclosure. Also featured is Tim Cox, the lawyer who has waged a national … Continue reading →

The purchase of television advertising ($41,000 worth, according to Ethan Strimling) by Maine People Before Politics (MPBP) in support of Governor LePage this week represents a troubling new chapter in Maine politics. Never before has what is basically an unaccountable … Continue reading →

Today the Maine Senate will be taking up legislation on the minimum wage. Ezra Klein at the Washington Post says you only need to see this one graph of corporate profits and labor share in order to know it should … Continue reading →