With fuel efficiency cutting into Maine revenues and its rural infrastructure among the nation’s worst, a higher gas tax or surcharges are options.
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More homeless shelter funds get first OK from Maine lawmakers
The latest version of the bill would provide $2 million in state funding to 42 shelters across Maine.
Bill would require Maine lawmakers to review reports of agencies they oversee
The proposal is designed to increase oversight and accountability for 24 quasi-state agencies that receive public funding.
Maine House speaker pushes job training legislation
The ‘Put ME to Work’ bill would create new funding to help connect students with jobs in high-demand industries.
How competing Maine tax reform plans compare
A comparison of the current tax law with plans by Gov. LePage and Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Maine Republicans bring forth tax plan alternative, reigniting reform talks
The plan rejects portions of Gov. Paul LePage’s overhaul but could lead to a compromise with Democrats.
Maine lawmakers endorse bill to protect Obamacare subsidies
Nearly 67,000 Mainers receive premium assistance through the Affordable Care Act that could be eliminated, depending on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Crucial legislative panel rejects LePage plan to end income tax
Largely on party lines, the Taxation Committee votes 7-5 against the governor’s proposal to amend the Maine Constitution by 2020, likely dooming the effort.
LePage tells congressional panel that Maine needs faster pipeline approval
The governor’s testimony centers on a controversial bill that would give a federal agency more authority over pipeline projects.
Critics say LePage ‘cherry-picking’ land conservation deals
The $1.7 million federal grant he accepted is separate from voter-approved bonds, but some say he’s superseding a state board with 30 projects lined up.