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Author Archives: Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist

Matthew Gagnon of Yarmouth is the chief executive officer of the Maine Policy Institute, a free market policy think tank based in Portland. A Hampden native, he previously served as a senior strategist for the Republican Governors Association in Washington, D.C.

"This year was full of many deserving award recipients."
Posted inOpinion Contributor

The 2022 Conifer Awards

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist December 28, 2022December 28, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

10 bold predictions for 2023 

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist December 21, 2022December 22, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Rush on heating aid bill was ‘coldly political’

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist December 14, 2022December 14, 2022
Even though Maine Republicans were denied legislative majorities and control of the Blaine House, they shouldn't merely try to get along with the majority party, Matthew Gagnon writes.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Maine Republican lawmakers should stand up and be heard

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist December 7, 2022December 7, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Maine’s revenue surplus is illusionary, largely because of inflation

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist November 30, 2022November 30, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

I’m thankful for people who disagree with me

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist November 23, 2022November 23, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Can Donald Trump win again? I doubt it.

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist November 16, 2022November 17, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Triumph of the rural Maine Democrat

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist November 9, 2022November 10, 2022
"Inflation is hardly an 'ungovernable' issue, and talking about what happened, why it happened and who is to blame is a worthwhile exercise."
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Inflation is the essential issue this Election Day

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist November 2, 2022November 2, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

National test scores show proof of pandemic academic slide

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist October 26, 2022October 26, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Don’t forget about Maine’s legislative races

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist October 19, 2022October 19, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Gubernatorial debates should focus on Maine’s economy

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist October 12, 2022October 13, 2022
"We live in a world of choices, and in such a world schools like USM no longer fulfill their purpose and should be avoided."
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Shameful USM situation shows why higher education is suffering

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist October 5, 2022October 5, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Be wary of political polling. It is often wrong.

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist September 28, 2022September 28, 2022
Matt Gagnon says he generally loves banned books, but wants an "intelligent debate" about what's appropriate school material.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

We need thoughtful debate about what’s appropriate school material

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist September 21, 2022September 21, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

There’s a reason we elect people to make complex decisions

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist September 14, 2022September 14, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Partisan bickering over ranked-choice voting hides its many flaws

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist September 7, 2022September 7, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

I sacrificed to pay off my student loans. That now looks like a foolish plan.

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist August 31, 2022August 31, 2022
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Maine’s low unemployment rate may not be good news

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist August 24, 2022August 24, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Deering Oaks Park situation showcases public policy failures

by Matthew Gagnon, Opinion columnist August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

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