Maine Democrats – The Portland Press Herald

Jim Fossel: Democrats’ promised tax ‘cuts’? A shell game

Unsurprisingly, the new increase in state revenues to Maine cities and towns won’t do anything to lower property taxes.

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press March 3, 2019March 3, 2019

Nearly 42,000 more Democrats cast ballots in November than did Republicans.

by Jim Fossel March 3, 2019March 2, 2019

Expensive programs and tax increases will alienate moderates.

by Roger Katz Special to the Press Herald March 1, 2019February 28, 2019

Contrary to a recent Greg Kesich column, criticism of levies on high earners isn’t what’s keeping Maine from funding all of its needs.

The budget might be in balance now, but it’s based on assumptions that will need to be tested.

Rhetoric that makes tax rates untouchable hamstrings government’s ability to meet the people’s needs.

by The Editorial Board February 13, 2019February 12, 2019

The new governor makes a strong case for meeting the challenges facing the state.

Kathleen Marra, of Kittery, is elected chairwoman by the Maine Democratic State Committee and Erik Gundersen, of Portland, is elected vice chairman.

How Gov. Janet Mills handles the budget, particularly Medicaid expansion, will say a lot about how well she’ll work with Republican legislators.

by Jim Fossel January 6, 2019January 7, 2019

Effective campaigns will dispel any outsized influence of big money from away or of our big cities.