The new governor makes a strong case for meeting the challenges facing the state.
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Maine’s next 2-year budget focuses on funding education and Medicaid expansion – with no new taxes
Gov. Janet Mills proposes an $8 billion plan that would increase General Fund spending 11%, saying Maine can afford to put more money into schools, public safety and municipal revenue sharing.
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Commentary: NFL shouldn’t get our tax dollars
Super Bowl fans should remember that the money that subsidizes stadiums could go to much better purposes.
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Sen. Susan Collins: Give all taxpayers a PIN and save billions of dollars
Collins’ bill proposes giving taxpayers an IRS personal identification number (PIN) to provide an extra layer of protection against fraud.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. budget deficit to hit $897 billion this year
Predictions indicate economic growth will slow as the effects of the president’s tax cuts for businesses drop off.
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Idea of 70% tax on wealthiest Americans has Davos abuzz
The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.
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New year brings changes as Mainers begin to file tax returns
The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.
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This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes
Maine’s new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers’ agenda calls for more state spending.
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Commentary: Tough year ahead for nonprofits without business, legislative help
The tax reforms of 2017 mean potential losses in the billions for the organizations that help build the communities we want and address residents’ critical needs.
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House speaker proposes new tax to fund paid leave for Maine workers
Democrat Sara Gideon’s bill would go beyond a federal law requiring most employers to give unpaid leave, and she says that would help Maine build ‘a strong, vibrant workforce.’