Maine Policy Review publishes timely, independent, peer-reviewed analysis of public policy issues relevant to the state of Maine. The journal is published two times per year by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine and the Margaret Chase Smith Foudation. It is intended for a diverse audience, including state policymakers; government, business, and nonprofit leaders; students; and general readers with a broad interest in public policy.
ISSN 1064-2587 (print) E-ISSN 2643-959X (online)Current Issue: Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025)
Essays
A Roadmap for More Renewable Energy
William Harwood
Hate Speech in the Digital Age: Balancing Constitutional Freedoms with Just Regulation
Connor Stanley
Articles
Wabanaki Forest Lands in Maine: An Evolving Story
Lloyd C. Irland
Public Participation in Maine's Environmental Policy: Opportunities to Strengthen Inclusivity
Allison Brown, Kimberly Lai, Erin Victor, Gabrielle Venne, Md Ashik Ur Rahman, Cindy Isenhour, Katrina Webster, and Catherine Mardosa
“Migrationland”: Social and Economic Impacts of Demographic Churn in Maine and Cumberland County Post-Pandemic
Rachel Bouvier and Joie Grandbois
The Impact on Health Insurance Affordability for Maine Households If Enhanced Tax Credits Expire
Jordan H. Rhodes and Hilary Schneider
The Impact of Maine’s Municipal Shellfish Management on Clam Harvester Motivation to Participate in Resource Conservation
Rachel Freer, Karen H. Bieluch, and Michael Cox
Commentaries
The Cost of Health Care in Maine: “It All Depends”
Daniel Bryant
Taking Action on Screen Time: Phone-Free Classrooms and Other Steps to Improve Youth Mental Health, Attention, and Academics
Katie Rybakova