Maine’s Nanny State ways continue
We hear today from the anti-business, Maine “environmental officials” who are letting us know that “federal laws to protect the public from toxic chemicals are too weak.” Maine already has […]
Read More →Sen. Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell wants it both ways
Senate President and Gubernatorial candidate Libby Mitchell (D), as well as Blaine House hopeful Senator Peter Mills (R) are upset because there isn’t enough taxpayer dollars to fund their personal […]
Read More →Read up on the so called Health Care “Reform”
This is a state government blog. But without question, the HR 3962 bill, or the health care “reform” bill, that will be voted on soon by our U.S. House of […]
Read More →The 2009 Maine Piglet Book makes some noise
The 2009 Maine Piglet Book hit with a bang last Thursday. The Bangor Daily News story ran above the fold and the KJ and Portland Press Herald stories were featured […]
Read More →2009 Maine Piglet Book
Today The Maine Heritage Policy Center and Citizens Against Government Waste released the 2009 Maine Piglet Book, which details at least $2 billion in Maine government waste. Some of the […]
Read More →Confusion in Maine’s legislature leads to struggles for businesses
Two of the more bizarre stories in some time involve bills that came out of the legislature this past term and are doing damage to small business and local students. […]
Read More →Our Investment in Art
From the world of over-the-top, ridiculous, and unnecessary spending comes an example from none other than the Maine Arts Commission. The Maine Arts Commission gets tax payers’ money from […]
Read More →Senate Democrat Assistant Leader given “Muzzle Award”
Senator Lisa Marrache (D) – Waterville, was awarded a “Muzzle Award” as part of the Portland Phoenix’ 12th annual “Muzzle Awards – A look at the dishonorable enemies of free […]
Read More →Maine Turnpike Authority drops $12 million on new employee facility
With new news that the State is facing an additional $50 million in revenue shortfall, there is a story today in the Portland Press Herald that details the opening of […]
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