Tag Archives: Bonds

If there’s anything worse than excessive spending, it’s excessive debt

In June, Gov. Janet Mills proposed a package of bonds that amounted to a whopping $239 million in new debt for the state of Maine. On Monday, Mills called for a special session of the Legislature to vote on many of these bonds, highlighting the most popular and widely supported among them by emphasizing the […]

When will the spending stop?

This Legislature hasn’t even finished their work finalizing a budget yet, and already we are talking about spending more money than we have. Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills announced that she would be pursuing a two year, $239 million bond package that will be meant to spend money on everything from roads and bridges to startup […]

Portland is actively hostile to growth

Because of the work I do, I have the opportunity to meet with many Maine businesses, particularly small businesses, and ask them what is necessary for them to survive, thrive and grow. I also often ask them what stands in their way of achieving those things. I ask these questions, because I care about the answers. […]