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Gov. LePage wants to permanently freeze cities’ and towns’ share at 2%, while lowering income tax rates and eliminating a 3% tax surcharge on wealthy Mainers.

Business

Michelle Singletary: Five things that increase your odds of an IRS audit

by Michelle Singletary The Washington Post March 12, 2017March 10, 2017

Being rich or self-employed is No. 1.

Sea Change, Source

U.S. leaders fiddle while rest of world seeks climate action

by Marina Schauffler March 5, 2017March 5, 2017

The new administration stands apart from most Americans, in surveys, and the international community on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Repeal of Obamacare would leave thousands of hardworking Mainers in the lurch

by Severin Beliveau Special to the Press Herald February 22, 2017February 22, 2017

Making sure that they keep their health care is more important than yet another tax cut for the wealthy.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: LePage’s State of the State address should offer shakeup

by The EDITORIAL BOARD February 7, 2017February 6, 2017

The governor needs to focus on addressing the opioid crisis, senior housing and school funding.

Local & State, News, Politics

Crowd at Biddeford forum challenges LePage on budget, ballot measures, immigration

by Kevin Miller January 25, 2017January 26, 2017

The governor reiterates his core policy goals, remaining calm despite audience critics who oppose his stance on aid to immigrants, two voter-approved referendums and other issues.

Op-eds, Opinion

Charles Lawton: Decisions on tax reform, public spending hinge on defining terms

by CHARLES LAWTON January 24, 2017January 23, 2017

It won’t be easy to determine what’s ‘fair’ and what’s ‘effective’ for the 490 broadly different municipalities in Maine.