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State budget

Published
February 28, 2021

Our View: Mainers in need can’t afford austerity budget

This is no ordinary recession, and state spending should reflect that.
Published
February 25, 2021

Maine tax revenues ahead of forecasts, despite pandemic’s impact

Finance commissioner Kirsten Figueroa said revenues for January were nearly $90 million more than predicted and up by more than $154 million for the first 7 months of the current fiscal year.
Published
February 20, 2021

Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers

It is past time for the state to make significant investments in Maine’s essential care workforce.
Published
February 17, 2021

Gov. Mills to deliver a virtual ‘state of the budget’ address

The governor says she'll use the speech to honor those who've lost their lives during the pandemic, discuss the impact of the health crisis on the state, and share her vision for economic recovery.
Published
February 17, 2021

Maine Voices: Conforming to federal PPP law will help Maine’s strapped small businesses

If the Legislature will not protect all taxpayers, they should at least implement Gov. Mills’ suggestion and protect those who borrowed less than $1 million.

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Published
February 16, 2021

Maine Voices: State legislators face difficult decisions, historic choices

What values will Maine’s budget reflect – social justice or fear and repression?
Published
January 25, 2021

Mills’ budget proposal would tax Paycheck Protection Program funds as income

The Legislature's tax and budget committees met Monday to hear testimony on a set of proposals by Gov. Janet Mills that could leave some businesses paying state taxes on loans exempt from federal taxes.
Published
January 8, 2021

Gov. Mills proposes $8.4 billion, 2-year budget that doesn’t raise taxes

The budget adds to the state's 'rainy day' fund despite the impact of COVID-19 on state revenues.
Published
January 7, 2021

Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses

The budget that Gov. Janet Mills will submit to the Legislature on Friday would maintain critical government services at a time when they are needed most, says Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa.
Published
December 6, 2020

Jim Fossel: Legislature should consider reforms this session

It’s time to make Maine’s legislative branch more transparent, efficient and democratic.