IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig says many people who qualify for the tax benefits will need to file a 2021 federal income tax return to get the credit.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s local governments need not rush to spend federal COVID aid
The coronavirus pandemic will have long-term effects, and the response should also have a long horizon.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: After $50 billion in aid, airlines still struggle. Congress must find out why
As holiday travel looms, some lawmakers want to know the reason airlines are having such a hard time ramping back up.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Gov. Mills’ program a first step in reforming broken child care system
The grants now available should stabilize the industry, providing time to find long-term solutions.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Mills submits plan to Legislature for spending $1 billion in federal relief
Lawmakers are under the gun to review the Mills administration’s plan for spending $997.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, with less than two weeks left in the session.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: A bipartisan approach to infrastructure
A plan to redirect unneeded stimulus aid toward public works projects could attract Republican support in the U.S. Senate.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. economy appears poised for post-pandemic boom
Today’s government spending and economic climate have striking similarities to World War II.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Conservatives should think globally, act locally
The easiest place to stop wasteful government spending is at the municipal level.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Farrin: Mills administration hasn’t earned our trust on COVID efforts
The data that state public health officials have given Mainers are inconsistent and inaccurate, leading us to wonder what else is being omitted.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Columnist Parker forgets ‘socialism’ for the rich
Tax cuts for the wealthy are a bigger problem than low-wage workers choosing to stay home.