Op-Ed: Lawmakers should alter their rules to improve transparency, public confidence
The First Session of the 131st Legislature is underway. Quickly, bills are being printed and lawmakers are settling into their roles as representatives of the people. At the outset of […]
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Listen: FOAA Reform and Concept Drafts
Communications director, Jacob Posik, joined the WGAN Morning News to discuss the Mills administration’s attempts to slow-walk Maine’s public records law, known as the Freedom of Access Act (FOAA), in […]
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Bills to Watch: Welfare Reform (LDs 182 & 183)
Sen. Eric Brakey (R-Androscoggin) is the lead sponsor of a pair of bills that would impose new limitations on the duration and eligibility of welfare benefits in Maine. LD 182, […]
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Bills to Watch: Accepting out-of-state certifications for teachers in Maine
LD 67, “An Act to Increase the Number of Educational Professionals by Accepting Out-of-state Certification,” sponsored by Rep. Vicki Doudera, would do exactly what its title entails. The measure would […]
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Watch: Capitol Corner Ep. 1 – Mills’ $10.3 Billion Budget
Communications director, Jacob Posik, and director of policy, Nick Murray, unpack the contents of Gov. Janet Mills’ $10.3B budget proposal and discuss Maine Policy’s work last week to get lawmakers […]
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Here’s a list of all the bills submitted by lawmakers for the 131st Legislature
Late last week, the Maine Legislature released a list of all of the bill requests submitted by lawmakers for the First Session of the 131st Legislature. The list below is […]
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Listen: State government is flush with cash, but Mainers still feel the pinch of inflation
Director of communications, Jacob Posik, joined the WGAN Morning News on Friday, Jan. 13 to discuss Gov. Janet Mills’ $10.3 billion budget plan, including the top-line spending numbers, the absence […]
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Listen: Maine Policy reacts to Gov. Mills’ bloated $10.3B budget on GHRT
Policy Director, Nick Murray, joined the George Hale Ric Tyler show on WVOM this morning to discuss initial reactions to Gov. Mills’ $10.3 billion spending package, while also explaining how […]
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Maine Policy’s Statement on Gov. Mills’ $10.3B Budget Proposal
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 11, 2023Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550 Maine Policy Institute Statement on Gov. Janet Mills$10.3 Billion Biennial Budget Proposal PORTLAND, Maine – Maine Policy Institute policy […]
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Bills to Watch: The Karen Bill (LD 110)
LD 110, “An Act to Prohibit Leaving a Child Under 10 Years of Age Alone in a Motor Vehicle,” sponsored by Margaret Craven (D-Lewiston), would create a new traffic violation […]
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