Democrats rolled out a series of tax increases on tourists and the wealthy to balance the budget this week. From their perspective, if the LePage budget goes through, property taxes will go up. LePage wants the municipalities to absorb the … Continue reading
Phil: Immigration, guns and welfare benefits seemed to meld into one discussion in the aftermath of the terrorists attack in Boston. Do you think it’s time to amend the Constitution to address these matters? Ethan: Not sure where welfare benefits enter … Continue reading
In his weekly radio address, Governor LePage alluded to his proposal to issue an “A-F” grading system for Maine’s public schools some time by the end of the month. Democrats on the Legislature’s Education Committee say the plan could shame students … Continue reading
Ethan: In the wake of the Boston bombings, President Barack Obama said none of us are Democrats or Republicans. I couldn’t agree more. Any initial reflections? Phil: Just a few — in between our prayers of support for those impacted … Continue reading
In the Portland Press Herald Sunday, in an article by Bill Nemitz, US Senator Angus King made the remarkable statement that the families of Newtown victims that he met with agreed with his position that assault weapons “are no different … Continue reading
Governor LePage is being criticized by democrats at the state house over what they perceive as his intimidation of workers who handle the State’s unemployment claims. A recent article in the Bangor Daily News says the governor spoke with some … Continue reading
Phil: It looks like your union buddies have been pushing hard for a little return on their 2012 campaign investment these days. Democrats have had quite a couple of weeks doing their bidding. Ethan: You mean doing the bidding of … Continue reading
Governor Paul LePage has been pushing his plan to pay off the state’s hospital debt with money from liquor sales from the start of this legislative session. Despite the Democrats coming up with a plan of their own, even Ethan … Continue reading
The Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is holding hearings all week on more than 20 bills that will change Maine law when it comes to buying, possessing and selling guns and ammunition. Political analysts Phil Harriman and Ethan … Continue reading
Ethan: As I am sure you saw, a very interesting poll was released this week. It has Gov. Paul LePage widening his lead over the field for governor. It puts President Barack Obama’s approval rating below 50 percent. It shows … Continue reading
