I believe Maine is finally on track, thanks to strong leaders such as Lois Snowe-Mello. After years of budget shortfalls, an ever-expanding welfare system and high taxes, Maine is finally headed in a different direction.

Because of Snowe-Mello and her colleagues, the Legislature passed the largest tax cut in history when it approved the state budget by a two-thirds majority. The state’s attitude toward small business climate is improving with the passage of LD 1 (regulatory fairness and reform), and the creation of a small business advocate to help job creators navigate the bureaucracy.

Welfare reforms will set a five-year time limit and the system will be there to protect the most vulnerable citizens.

Workers Compensation reforms will put more money in the hands of injured workers, not lawyers.

Gilbert Strait, Auburn