Published in the Portland Press Herald on May 14, 2026 by columnist Douglas Rooks, lives in Augusta. We need more candidates like Platner, who ignores what’s “politically possible” and focuses on what voters and citizens . . . read more »
A growing movement across Maine is calling for something simple and powerful: guaranteed health care for everyone. A new citizen initiative aims to make that vision a reality by directing the Legislature to create a . . . read more »
Maine AllCare is pleased to share the full recording of the 2026 Governor’s Candidate Forum, providing voters, advocates, and community members an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking to lead the state of Maine. . . . read more »
WINTER 2026 Photo by Carl Newton on Unsplash We need your help to get signatures! Health care is once again a top issue for Maine voters. Last fall, a small group of Mainers filed a universal health care . . . read more »
Dear Supporters of Maine AllCare and Universal Health Care: At 10 AM on Wednesday, February 18 in Room 220 of the Cross Building the Maine legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services Committee will hold public hearings on . . . read more »
Medicare for All is the only plan that would actually address the root causes of the current system’s mounting problems In his article in Truthdig, Slashed Subsidies and the Single-Payer Solution, Conor Lynch talks about . . . read more »
From the Portland Press Herald, January 7, 2026 It’s time to abandon private health insurance | Letter In his recent op-ed, Dr. Jeffrey Barkin highlights one of the ways in which private health insurers let . . . read more »
A new study examining the impact of Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) ownership of hospitals shows a significantly higher risk of harm to hospitals and the communities they serve, underscoring the urgency of legislative action . . . read more »
Maine reaches a breaking point in health care infrastructure and insurance costs as the U.S. Senate fails to secure ACA subsidies Manchester, Maine — December 13, 2025 Maine is on the verge of a multi-pronged . . . read more »
By Geoffrey Gratwick MD and David Jolly DrPH (As published in the opinion section of the Bangor Daily News on November 25, 2025) Maine’s health care system is in a death spiral. Costs are rising faster . . . read more »
