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The Future of Health Policy – A Public Talk by Theda Skocpol
Thursday, November 8th, at 3:30pm, Theda Skocpol of Harvard University will be giving a public talk on the future of health policy. The talk will be at the University Club, 2nd Floor, Fogler Library, with a reception to follow. The talk is co-sponsored by the Departments of Political Science and Sociology, and the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center. For more information, …
Read MorePhilip Trostel quoted in Chronicle for Higher Education
Philip Trostel was quoted in the October 14, 2012 edition of the Chronicle for Higher Education. The article, “A Tax for Higher Education“, identifies a few possible ways in which higher education could be supported through innovative taxes.
Read MoreDistinguished Maine Policy Fellow Laura Fortman
Laura Fortman October 30, 2012 A day with us at UMaine Laura Fortman will be at the University of Maine for a full day of activities on October 30, 2012, including meeting with groups of UMaine faculty and students, tours of UMaine facilities, and making class presentations. Sponsored by:
Read MoreMPR on DigitalCommons
Maine Policy Review is now available on DigitalCommons.
Read More2012 Maine New Leadership graduate crafting ethics legislation for Governor LePage
Shelbe Lane, a UMaine student and graduate of the 2012 Maine New Leadership program, is assisting the Governor’s office in researching and writing omnibus ethics reform legislation for the State of Maine. As noted in an article in the Bangor Daily News, Shelbe “will make the legislation the subject of her Honors College thesis. That, in turn … will be …
Read MoreDistinguished Maine Policy Fellow Dana F. Connors
Please join us for a reception with Dana F. Connors When: Thursday September 27, 2012 Time: Reception: 4:30 – 6:00pm Refreshments will be provided Location: The Foster Student Inovation Center Since 1994, Dana F. Connors has served as president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine’s most respected and influential pro-business advocacy organization that represents a diverse network of …
Read MoreCongressional Briefings: National Low Carbon Fuel Standards
Jonathan Rubin Part of National Energy Research Project Contact: Jessica Bloch, (207) 581-3777 or jessica.bloch@umit.maine.edu Six researchers, including University of Maine economist Jonathan Rubin, released Thursday a series of studies that found the fuels of the future will be cleaner, cheaper and more “made in America” if the United States adopts a national Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The National …
Read MoreSenator Olympia Snowe Welcomes NEW Leadership Class of 2012
Senator Olympia Snowe provides a personal welcome to the 2012 Maine NEW Leadership students. The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine hosts the Maine NEW Leadership program.
Read MoreSenator Susan Collins Welcomes NEW Leadership Class of 2012
Senator Susan Collins provides a personal welcome to the 2012 Maine NEW Leadership students. The Maine NEW Leadership program is hosted by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine.
Read MoreCongressman Mike Michaud welcomes Maine NEW Leadership 2012
Congressman Mike Michaud, representing Maine’s 2nd congressional district, provides welcoming remarks to the 2012 Maine NEW Leadership Session.
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