Covid Catastrophe Part V: Lockdown Fever
Covid Catastrophe is a seven part series examining the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on Maine and what data policymakers used to lock down society and centrally-plan our […]
Read More →Covid Catastrophe Part IV: The Consequences of Central Planning
Covid Catastrophe is a seven part series examining the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on Maine and what data policymakers used to lock down society and centrally-plan our […]
Read More →Covid Catastrophe Part III: What Emergency?
Covid Catastrophe is a seven part series examining the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on Maine and what data policymakers used to lock down society and centrally-plan our […]
Read More →Covid Catastrophe Part II: Understanding Exposure and Spread
Covid Catastrophe is a seven part series examining the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on Maine and what data policymakers used to lock down society and centrally-plan our […]
Read More →Covid Catastrophe Part I: Early Models Missed the Mark
Covid Catastrophe is a seven part series examining the history of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on Maine and what data policymakers used to lock down society and centrally-plan our […]
Read More →There’s no need to neuter the net in Maine
This week, the Maine Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology held a public hearing on LD 1364, a bill that would prohibit state funds from being transferred to internet […]
Read More →Open markets for internet providers can bridge the digital divide
The best safeguard against corporatism and corruption is diffused, lighter, and less-centralized government power. Restoring “net neutrality” would concentrate that power in government, and the only beneficiaries will be the companies who can afford to go to the dance.
Read More →Microsoft’s ‘Airband Initiative’ serves rural Maine without government’s clumsy hand
Internet access is the great equalizer that Net Neutrality and GON proponents claim. The problem with their argument is that they assume that government won’t screw it up.
Read More →MPA’s ‘Universal Home Care’ initiative does little to help elderly, disabled Mainers
By: Jacob Posik, policy analyst Supporters and volunteers of the Maine People’s Alliance (MPA) were set up at polling booths across the state on Election Day seeking signatures for a […]
Read More →Press Release: Major Healthcare Reform Legislation Passed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2017 CONTACT: Matthew Gagnon Chief Executive Officer mgagnon@mainepolicy.org 207.321.2550 Augusta–Last week, a new movement in healthcare scored a major victory. Governor LePage signed LD 1385 […]
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