Question 2 2016
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PublishedDecember 8, 2016
LePage certifies results for all but 2 Nov. 8 referendum votes
The governor's proclamation does not include ballot questions on marijuana legalization and an income tax surcharge because recount requests pushed back the certification process.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2016
Group withdraws request for recount of education surcharge vote
Opponents cite concerns over the planned counting procedure and cost. Meanwhile, the marijuana legalization recount starts Monday and could take four to six weeks.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2016
Recounts to start soon on marijuana, tax surcharge referendums
The Maine Secretary of State's Office has not yet announced a date, but the counting is expected to begin next week.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2016
Maine nears recounts on marijuana legalization, education tax measures
The signatures have been certified on petitions calling for the recounts, the Secretary of State's Office says.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2016
Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2016
Final count shows Maine voters passed new tax for school funding
Question 2 will add a 3 percent surcharge for the highest-earning Mainers to ensure that the state covers 55 percent of the cost of public schools.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2016
Measure to fund schools with tax on wealthy is close, but backers claim victory
Question 2 calls for a surcharge on household income over $200,000 to help the state meet its mandate to cover 55 percent of education costs.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Maine voters poised to put new laws on the books, but margins are narrow
The state stands to join others in legalizing marijuana and increasing the minimum wage and would stand alone in adopting ranked-choice voting.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2016
Measure to fund schools with added tax on high earners still too close to call
Question 2 alled for a surcharge for household income over $200,000 to help the state meet its mandate to cover 55 percent of education costs.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2016
Many of Maine’s 1 percent will likely seek loopholes if voters pass school tax, economists say
Question 2 would impose a surcharge on Mainers with annual income over $200,000, who likely have the means to get top-quality financial advice.
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