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Study Shows Maine is Severely Lacking in Broadband Depth

Increased broadband infrastructure would add a significant number of jobs to the economy Download the Full Study (PDF) A new study says that Maine is lagging behind its New England neighbors in broadband accessibility and that without increased broadband depth, Maine …

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Report Shows Maine Voting System Inadequate to Support Election Day Registration

“Honor System” is not a reasonable way to manage 972,000 registrations

The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) released a report today showing that steps must

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Poll Shows Majority Support for Ending Same-Day Voter Registration, Requiring Photo ID

Most Believe Protecting Against Fraud More Important Than Increasing Turnout.

A decision by the Legislature to end the practice of same-day voter registration in Maine has

Health Insurance Reform Will Undo Decades of Premium-Hiking Policies

A new study released today by The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) explains how policies enacted in the early 1990's have driven Maine's insurance premiums higher and higher,

Focus on Liberty

Portland Event – “In the Name of Liberty: Defending your Rights to Private Property, Free Speech and Personal Freedom”

“In the Name of Liberty:

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Lance Dutson to Lead The Maine Heritage Policy Center

After an aggressive, nation-wide search, the Board of Directors of The Maine Heritage Policy Center has selected Lance Dutson, of Portland, to serve as chief executive officer of

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Think Tank Updates Education Web Site with Online Learning Research, Resource

The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) has updated its GreatSchoolsForME.org education Web site with new information relating to online and digital learning—a fast-growing movement

Maine by the Numbers 2011 - 2012

Maine By The Numbers Compares State Rankings in Key Indicators

The Maine Heritage Policy Center released its 2011-2012 Maine By The Numbers today to provide a fact-based look at how Maine compares to other states and the District

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Meet Our New Health Care Policy Director – Joel Allumbaugh

The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) is proud to announce the selection of Joel Allumbaugh of Gardiner as the new director of MHPC's Center for Health Reform

RELEASE: MaineOpenGov.org Updates Show Explosive Growth in Maine Turnpike Authority Payroll

The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) held a press conference in Augusta today to update its MaineOpenGov.org online transparency Web site with payroll data from the Maine Turnpike