A pro-Trump, out-of-state PAC has pledged $1 million to help Bruce Poliquin be re-elected to Congress. What may sound strange is that Poliquin has never publicly endorsed Trump. However, to many who have tried to meet with Poliquin, or get a response on important issues, this is not a surprise. He refuses to publicly take […]
Jim Lysen
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Sen. Collins' vote will be scrutinized
I hope others join me in trying to convince Sen. Susan Collins that she must defend the health care protections millions of Americans rely upon by stopping Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. I worked for more than a decade in health care administration and know firsthand that millions of people will suffer due […]
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Golden champions veterans' issues
Congressman Bruce Poliquin does not properly represent my district. He sides with Wall Street and other corporate cronies and refuses to meet with his constituents. He has voted for terrible budgets that cut health care coverage for millions (including children) and threaten Social Security. Fortunately, there is a candidate who can beat Poliquin and represent […]
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Poliquin's priorities are out of touch
In November, voters should remember that Rep. Bruce Poliquin chose to line his pockets and those of his corporate friends instead of investing in Maine communities. His vote to approve a budget that gives the wealthy and big corporations a major tax break will come at the expense of important programs that his constituents rely […]
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Chin is a man of ideas
Lewiston mayoral candidate Ben Chin does more than talk about issues; he puts forth realistic solutions and works hard to see them realized. Despite not winning the 2015 run-off election, many of Chin’s platform issues were moved forward by the Lewiston City Council, including increased code enforcement (especially with respect to irresponsible landlords); preventing the […]
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Preserve decent health care options
It is a travesty that Congress is even considering “replacing” the Affordable Care Act with a program that will cut off care for as many as 23 million people and eliminate many of its popular and important provisions. And to have Congressman Bruce Poliquin (where are you Bruce?) vote in favor of the bill is […]
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Honored to support Ben Chin
Ben Chin has dedicated all of his adult life to a vision of a community that works for everyone — a place where no one is left behind. He has been at the very center of developing the Universal Family Care policy, which includes affordable home care for seniors so they can gracefully age in […]
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Fuller committed, fair-minded
I invite Lewiston House District 59 voters to join me in voting for Roger Jason Fuller for state representative. His wide experience as an educator and principal will serve the community well as he works to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed. Fuller supports the Minimum Wage referendum (Question 4). He […]
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Lewiston sets path for urban chickens
LEWISTON — Chickens could be welcome in city residential lots larger than half an acre, if their owners get a one-time $40 permit, councilors said Tuesday. Councilors grappled with easing city rules related to letting residents keep hens at a workshop meeting, a prelude to a potential vote later this summer. City Planner Dave Hediger said […]
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Right candidate, right time
I hope others will join me in supporting Melissa May Stevens on June 14 in her primary race to represent Lewiston in State House District 59. Stevens is the right candidate at the right time to represent the District on crucial issues facing the community. An energetic single mom, raising three children, she is attending […]