DHHS Called Police on a Disabled Veteran. So Why Did the Building Manager Follow Him Outside?
A disabled veteran requested to speak with someone other than a Biddeford DHHS building manager due to previously documented confrontations. Instead, police were called. After he voluntarily exited the building, the same manager followed him outside, pointed at him, raised her voice, and continued the confrontation. Video footage raises serious questions about DHHS conduct, de-escalation, disability awareness, and government accountability.
Opinion: What LD 2150 Taught Me About Citizen Participation in Maine Government
Ryan Michaels shares the story of LD 2150, a Maine bill he publicly opposed, and how citizen participation, public testimony, legislative amendments, and government accountability became central themes in the final law. This firsthand look at the Maine legislative process explores transparency, due process, public involvement, and the power of ordinary citizens to become part of the public record.