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Even Maine’s Democratic Attorney General Argues Ranked-Choice Voting is Unconstitutional
Last month, in our Open Letter to Maine’s Legislature, we urged lawmakers to stop advancing LD 1666, the bill that would force ranked-choice voting (RCV) on elections for Governor, State Senator, and State Representative. We reminded lawmakers of the…
LDs 229 + 1089: Higher Taxes. Slower Growth. Fewer…
Politicians in Augusta look poised to pass LDs 229 and 1089 this session, which would raise Maine’s…
Ending the Sales Tax on Electricity
Maine lawmakers are currently considering a proposal that would exempt all residential electricity…
An Open Letter to Maine’s Legislature: Stop Advancing a…
Last June, Maine Policy Institute urged Governor Janet Mills to veto LD 1666, a bill expanding…
Governor Mills’ Supplemental Budget Abandons Fiscal…
Governor Janet Mills’ FY 2026 supplemental budget marks a clear break from the fiscal restraint her…
Why Portland’s Suggested Statewide Eviction Moratorium Would Hurt Maine’s Housing Market
Portland city officials are urging Gov. Janet Mills to impose a 60-day statewide eviction moratorium in response to “fear and instability” that they are linking to federal immigration enforcement. While the resolution is framed as an emergency…
A State of the State Built on “You’re Welcome”
Last week Governor Janet Mills delivered her final State of the State address. The hour-long speech…
Millions Misspent: How Maine Lost Control of Autism…
Maine’s Medicaid-funded autism services are rooted in the goal of ensuring children with autism…
Facts Over Fear: What Mainers Should Know About ICE…
Recent headlines have reignited debate in Maine over immigration enforcement and the authority of…
Alternatives to New England’s Energy Affordability…
In 2024 Maine Policy Institute, along with a coalition of New England’s free-market think tanks,…
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