Siobhan Brett

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Published
May 12, 2023

Maine Public Advocate: Legislature must act now to save ratepayers from PUC solar program

An effective utility tax of about $275 per year on every CMP and Versant ratepayer simply cannot stand.
Published
May 12, 2023

Our View: Crisis in Sanford further exposes Maine’s underpreparedness

Successive calls for coordination of asylum seekers at the state level have led to nothing. What took place in Sanford this week will continue happening if this inaction continues.
Published
May 7, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Restrictions on MaineCare are hostile and shortsighted

Refusing to spend money on noncitizens’ health care might save money in the short term. But the bill will come due.
Published
May 7, 2023

Commentary: Outdoor school programs should be available to all Maine students

A three-day, two-night outdoor school program for all schoolgoing Mainers? We can make it a reality.
Published
May 7, 2023

Maine Voices: Introduce strict liability insurance for each gun in America

The horrifying irresponsibility will continue without requiring payment in advance for gun ownership. It’s called insurance.
Published
May 7, 2023

Commentary: As artificial intelligence debates rage, Hollywood reflects our fears

Horror films of the 1950s depicted fears brought on by the nuclear age. In 2023, the same trend is brought on by the rise of AI.
Published
May 6, 2023

Commentary: Proposed ratios will not bring needed nurses into the profession

The nurse-to-patient staffing ratio bill before the Maine Legislature will limit access to care when health care facilities are unable to comply with its mandate.
Published
May 5, 2023

Maine Voices: We must limit early release of domestic violence offenders

The rules governing the release of our communities’ most dangerous criminals – those harming people they purport to love – are far too lax.
Published
May 5, 2023

Commentary: To support our state’s children we must support their families

Dozens of organizations across Maine are trying new “whole-family” strategies with a view to improving child welfare. Results so far have been promising.
Published
May 4, 2023

Commentary: Exceeding federal debt limit would be bad for the US, for Maine – and for you

The only responsible choice is for Congress to temporarily lift the cap previously set on borrowing to fund our existing obligations.