Those on the education panel say the state should not subsidize the for-profit entities.
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LePage: Union lawyer lied about shutdown
But the leader of the state employees union stands by the claim that plans are being made for one.
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Maine tax overhaul proposal meets stiff opposition
Critics focus on provisions that would either remove sales tax exemptions or increase excise taxes.
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Maine lawmakers review bipartisan tax-reform proposal
Stiff opposition is expected to the plan to cut the state’s income tax rate in half and raise sales and excise taxes.
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Bold Maine tax reforms would affect many
Mainers would see a drop in property taxes – and tax credits would help low- and middle-class residents – but the bipartisan plan faces stiff opposition.
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State union seeks meeting with LePage on possible shutdown
The MSEA wants to discuss terms of the ‘inevitable,’ but a LePage aide says no shutdown plan directive has been issued.
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Do the issues or politics rule tax reform debate?
Some at the State House predict the bill’s failure before it has a public hearing.
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Norquist puts down Maine tax reform package
The Americans for Tax Reform president says voting for the plan would violate its no-tax pledge.
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Maine Speaker calls bill pathway out of poverty
The ‘ticket to work’ proposal aims to help prepare welfare recipients for the work force.
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Should food stamps fund junk food?
The bill advanced by Gov. LePage with bipartisan backing would prohibit food stamp recipients from buying soft drinks and junk food.