To tackle nicotine addiction, we need federal resources | LetterI agree with the concern expressed about protecting Maine youth from nicotine addiction (“Susan Collins questions Trump’s FDA nominee about vapes, drugs for rare diseases,” Sept. 24). But if we are going to talk about protecting children, we should also talk about what has happened to the federal infrastructure responsible for tobacco prevention. On…Portland Press Herald1d agoWhole story →BuildHealthyouth nicotine addiction response
The cost of Susan Collins outweighs the benefit | LetterHow many federal dollars does it take to offset the rollback of constitutionally guaranteed rights of more than a half century? How many federal dollars is sufficient to offset the cost of previously defeated diseases like polio and measles to return to Maine families? How about the cost to Mainers of legally dubious tariffs or […]Portland Press Herald2d agoWhole story →HealthEconomy
Biddeford-area legislative candidates talk housing, affordability and immigrationThe 3 Democratic incumbents and 2 independent challengers for state House and Senate seats also discussed education and the opioid crisis at Thursday night's forum.Portland Press Herald5d agoWhole story →BuildEducationmaine legislative forum
Would ‘Medicare for All’ increase federal spending by roughly $3 trillion annually? | Fact briefA recent analysis also estimated that the idea could reduce U.S. health spending by more than $1 trillion a year and save thousands of lives.Portland Press Herald6d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicare for all debate
What Maine women who remember life before Roe are saying about Susan CollinsMany women in their 60s who backed the Republican incumbent for years now point to her role in confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court as the moment when she lost their trust.Portland Press Herald11d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthBrett Kavanaughroe v wade anniversary
Nirav Shah joins Troy Jackson at Scarborough campaign eventShah and Jackson sat down to discuss healthcare and how Jackson, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, would achieve his agenda in Washington, D.C.Portland Press Herald15d agoWhole story →Healthmaine senate campaign event
Maine Senate candidates’ views on healthcare are telling | OpinionWhen it comes to Medicare for All, Troy Jackson seems to recognize the human element. Susan Collins only sees the cost.Portland Press Herald21d agoWhole story →Healthmaine senate campaign
Children’s influencer Ms. Rachel meets with Troy Jackson, praises his policiesThe YouTube star took to social media Tuesday to shout out Maine's Democratic candidate for US Senate.Portland Press Herald29d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemaine senate election
