Governor Mills’ budget sets up Maine for fiscal ruin
The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) on Monday released a new analysis of Gov. Janet Mills’ biennial budget proposal during a press conference at the State House. The report, titled […]
Read More →Press Release: New analysis shows Governor Mills’ budget threatens Maine’s strong fiscal standing
New analysis shows Governor Janet Mills’budget threatens Maine’s strong fiscal standing AUGUSTA – The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) today released a new analysis of Gov. Janet Mills’ biennial budget […]
Read More →How lawmakers can add much needed transparency to the ballot initiative process
Printing summaries of the fiscal impact of an initiative directly on the ballot is most transparent method of providing this information to voters, and it is the only way we can ensure voters have this information while casting their vote.
Read More →It shouldn’t be so hard to earn a living in Maine
It’s time to protect the right to earn a living in Maine, which will only be accomplished when we have a full accounting of the barriers that stand in our way.
Read More →Home sharing should never be a crime in Maine
Prohibitions on short-term rentals unfairly restrict individuals and families who share their homes responsibly, and Maine should pursue statewide protections for those who do.
Read More →MHPC to host policy luncheon and book signing with Dr. Cara Stillings Candal
MHPC to host policy luncheon and booksigning with Dr. Cara Stillings Candal PORTLAND – The Maine Heritage Policy Center on Thursday, Feb. 28 is hosting Dr. Cara Stillings Candal, senior […]
Read More →Governor Mills’ budget grows Maine government to unsustainable levels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 11, 2019Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550Cell: 207.240.7064 PORTLAND – The budget proposal released last Friday by Gov. Janet Mills is not a reasonable approach to state […]
Read More →Mills’ budget proposal irresponsible, unsustainable and paves the way for future tax increases
Maine Gov. Janet Mills is trying to pass off her budget proposal, released last Friday, as a reasonable approach to meeting the state’s needs over the next two years. In […]
Read More →MHPC announces a pair of new hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2019Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550Cell: 207.240.7064 PORTLAND – The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) has proudly selected Adam Crepeau and Jacob Posik to serve as […]
Read More →Police checkpoints for snow tires?
As previously highlighted in The Maine Wire, there are a number of strange, ridiculous and funny-sounding bills being proposed in the Maine Legislature this session. Forgive us, dear reader, for […]
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