Maine people have a live-and-let-live philosophy, and tend to be fair and open-minded.

When I was in the Maine Senate and proposed Maine RX - a plan to lower prescription drug costs by forcing the pharmaceutical companies to negotiate - I was told by many people that it was too big an idea, and we couldn't overcome opposition from the drug companies.

As more and more people reach the Internet by mobile phone, we should make sure users are getting the open access they believe they're paying for.

In my home state of Maine, we've seen out-of-state groups with anonymous donors spend millions of dollars to campaign against issues that don't fit their agenda.

Renewable energy has economic advantages that extend beyond steady, predictable electric rates - and Maine is in a good position to capitalize on those opportunities.

A company's best advantage should be a quality product offered at the right price. That fair competition is what drives innovation.