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How Maine Made Housing Harder to Build

Montana Towers | MPI Policy Analyst
October 2, 2026

The Portland Press Herald recently reported that a Siena Research Institute survey of 824 Maine residents found 85% of respondents viewed the availability of affordable housing…

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Should the Government Be Allowed to Track a Lobsterman’s Boat At All Times?

Montana Towers | MPI Policy Analyst
September 25, 2026

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One Couple’s Wedding Venue Struggle Exposes Maine’s Hostile Business Climate

Montana Towers | MPI Policy Analyst
September 15, 2026

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The 2040 Energy Mandate Most Mainers Have Never Heard About

Montana Towers | MPI Policy Analyst
September 9, 2026

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Maine’s Teacher Salary Mandate Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense

Montana Towers | MPI Policy Analyst
August 28, 2026

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Maine’s “Free Community College” Program is Ripe For Exploitation

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in Congress’ New “ROAD To Housing Act”

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How Maine Made Housing Harder to Build

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Should the Government Be Allowed to Track a Lobsterman’s Boat At All Times?

One Couple’s Wedding Venue Struggle Exposes Maine’s Hostile Business Climate

The 2040 Energy Mandate Most Mainers Have Never Heard About

Maine’s Teacher Salary Mandate Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense

Maine’s “Free Community College” Program is Ripe For Exploitation

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in Congress’ New “ROAD To Housing Act”

Our Research

Under Construction: Fixing Maine’s Self-Imposed Housing Crisis

The Staggering Costs of New England’s Green Energy Policies

Legislative Guidebook for the 132nd Maine Legislature

Featured Bills

Childcare Reform

Unconstitutional RCV Expansion

Adding Nuclear to Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standard

Increasing the Income Tax

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