Maine and other states are ending home equity theft
In a historic decision in 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County set a national precedent that has fundamentally changed property rights laws across the United […]
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Listen: Maine’s Broken Public Records Law on WGAN
Director of legislative affairs, Jacob Posik, joined the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss how Maine’s Freedom of Access Act (FOAA), the state’s public records law, has been watered down […]
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Who owns the beach?
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court is currently hearing the appeal of a case that could take significant property rights from every waterfront property owner in the state: intertidal rights. The case […]
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Net Energy Billing: Isn’t it time for reform?
In recent years, Maine has embraced renewable energy initiatives to meet its climate and clean energy goals. As part of this transition, the state adopted Net Energy Billing (NEB), a […]
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Why are Maine’s new EV charging stations so expensive?
Maine’s recent announcement that it plans to install new high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations has gotten a lot of attention across the state. However, the estimated cost of this […]
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Listen: NPV, Voter ID and EV Chargers on WGAN
Director of Legislative Affairs, Jacob Posik, joined the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss the conservative ballot initiative campaigns regarding the national popular vote and voter ID which were circulating […]
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How Maine can improve its messy tribal gaming policy
In 2022, Governor Mills signed a bill legalizing mobile sports gambling in Maine by allowing mobile sports gaming apps to receive state licenses when partnering with at least one of […]
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Gov. Mills cowardly lets NPV become law without her signature
On April 15, Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a press release notifying the public that she allowed LD 1578, a bill that would enter Maine into the National Popular Vote […]
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Why are Maine Republicans endorsing an income tax hike?
In 2023, Maine Policy Institute advocated for a bill that would have originally reduced income taxes for all Mainers called LD 1231, “An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes […]
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Voter Guide for the November Referendum Election
With Election Day approaching, it’s important for Maine citizens to understand the full slate of ballot questions they’ll face this November. Below is Maine Policy’s take on all eight questions, […]
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