The governor’s final effort to reduce the income tax follows previous rounds of tax cutting, including at the low end of the income spectrum.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Charles Lawton: Our better angels can’t prevail if we’re too hung up over the details
Let’s resist the temptation to turn timid when faced with an opportunity to better the greater good.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage urges lawmakers to alter voter initiatives on minimum wage and tax surcharge
The governor makes the remarks before administering the oath of office to the newly elected members of the 128th Legislature.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Politics
Commentary: Question 2 sabotages Maine’s economy, ultimately hurting education
The referendum question would depress growth and raise less overall tax revenue, not more.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
M.D. Harmon: Claims of Trump tax ‘offense’ ignore federal law’s true meaning
His use of losses to offset gains is something done every year by a million business owners.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Review Trump’s economic ideas, then ask, ‘Will they do what’s needed?’
A comparison with Hillary Clinton’s proposals shows that your vote this fall will affect your financial future.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EpiPen maker’s tax-reduction moves take spotlight
The pharmaceutical giant Mylan that sharply raised EpiPen prices has pushed its tax rates to new lows.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Campaign team shakeup won’t change Trump, Clinton says
‘There is no new Donald Trump. This is it,’ she says at a rally in Cleveland where she also contrasted his tax program with hers.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine voters should reject costly Question 2
Re: “Maine Voices: Maine Children’s Alliance supports Stand Up for Students question” (July 15): The real name of statewide referendum Question 2 is “An Act To Establish the Fund To Advance Public Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education.” If only more money could help education. What is the definition of doing the same thing over and […]
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M.D. Harmon: Raising taxes without genuine reforms actually harms education
Maine already spends well above the national average on K-12 education.