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The Case for Right-to-Work in Maine: Examining the Evidence in Oklahoma
As Maine’s economy struggles to put the “Great Recession” behind it, the quest to find public policies that will aid the economy becomes more urgent. The single most effective policy, that won’t cost the state a dime in revenue, would …
Raising Taxes for DHHS Budget Would Cost Private Sector Jobs
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is running a serious budget deficit of an estimated $121 million for this year alone. As lawmakers work to decide
Protecting the Integrity of Maine’s Elections: Election-Day Registration in Maine
Free and open elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. A free and open election is one where every vote counts, and no vote is counted as less
LD 1333 Explained: FAQs About Maine’s New Health Insurance Reform
On May 17, 2011, Governor Paul LePage signed into law a significant health reform package to help contain the spiraling cost of health insurance for all Mainers. Before
Historical Perspective: Why LD 1333 – Maine’s New Health Insurance Reform?
On May 17, 2011, Governor Paul LePage signed into law a major health reform package to help contain the spiraling cost of health insurance for all Mainers. Before
Replacing Big Government Health Care with Patient-Centered Reform
Maine's past and present free market health policy experts partnered with the national Heritage Foundation to publish a report that serves as a guide for other states that
Which Tax Plan is Best for Maine?
There is finally some good news for Maine taxpayers. The tax discussion on both sides of the political aisle in Augusta is not whether to have tax relief,
University of Maine System Receives ‘F’ in Several Key Areas
If the taxpayer-supported University of Maine System were a student, it would be repeating the semester. According to a report released today by The Maine Heritage
The Great Tax Divide: Maine’s Retail Desert vs. New Hampshire’s Retail Oasis
It is well-known that Maine and New Hampshire are polar opposites when it comes to tax policy. Maine has one of the highest tax burdens in the country
Right-sizing Maine’s State Government Workforce
The basis of comparison in this study is the examination of the number of Maine’s state government jobs relative to the number of jobs in the private sector
The Maine Heritage Policy Center
