Sam Brownback’s tax-reform failure is not an indictment of tax cuts, but a reminder of a fiscal reality.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Alan Caron: Cutting taxes and government hurt economy in Kansas, so beware
Sam Brownback went back to Kansas to install the supply side economic policies of tea party dreams. It failed miserably.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Overhaul falters as some balk at import tax
A growing number of congressional Republicans oppose the tax that draws strong opposition from retailers, automakers and the oil industry.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Tax surcharge would drive business from Maine
And more money for schools should come with reforms that ensure it goes to the right place.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It will take more than a tax surcharge to keep doctors away from Maine
In the same way physicians look at the whole patient, LePage should consider all of what draws people here.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: Fewer births, too little in-migration give education system a people problem
Maine’s educational system is challenged by both falling numbers of students and a good way to deal with funding needs, and the two are closely linked.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland’s skyrocketing rents, rising property taxes are soaring concerns
Portland should look hard at the targeted tax relief program that works effectively in Scarborough.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine Senate president says Legislature should amend tax surcharge approved by voters
Lawmakers have a duty to prevent the dire consequences for the state’s economy, Michael Thibodeau says.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Property tax cut keeps money in the right place
The Democrats’ budget proposal would share the cost of schools and other services more fairly.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Democrats’ budget priorities expose huge gap between parties
Democratic leaders tout a humane ‘opportunities agenda,’ but Republicans dismiss it as just more tax-and-spend policies.