Friday, November 30, 2007

The crunch is on

Maine is facing a serious financial crisis, and yet the legislature keeps expanding the budget. Rays says we need to start holding the folks in Augusta accountable.

The state treasurer speaks

State Treasurer David Lemoine came on the Fox Morning News on Friday to talk about the state's $20 million investment mess. Ray weighs in on the fiasco.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Bridge report

The Maine Department of Transportion's "Bridges To Watch" list notes nearly 400 bridges that are in need of repair or replacement. Why hasn't the Maine legislature made this state's transportation infrastructure a priority?

Why protect the status quo?

Ray questions why the unions are against the Verizon-FairPoint deal.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Irony is king at the Legislature

Raise the minimum wage while cutting lottery sales commissions to the businesses most impacted by the minimum wage hike .... Ray asks, "Where have the pro-small business elected leaders gone?"

All Ray is asking is, Give Fairpoint a chance.

Ray expresses disappointment over the staff report recommending the denial of the sale of Verizon to Fairpoint. He believes they should have given approval with conditions.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Looking for bright spots

Ray reflects on Tuesday's election, taking comfort in the extremely narrow margin by which two of the bond issues passed. Maine people are waking up to the fact that bond money isn't free.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Kudos to Jenkins

Ray congratulations Auburn Mayor John Jenkins, who, in a historic vote, won re-election as a write-in candidate.

Monday, November 5, 2007

No on Question 1

Ray explains why a racino is too big a gamble for Washington County.