Despite surplus, Gov. Mills and Democrats seem poised to raid Maine’s rainy day fund
When supplemental budget negotiations began earlier this session, Gov. Mills urged the creation of a $100 million set-aside fund, to allow her administration to practice “fiscal restraint” as she put […]
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Why did Gov. Mills bury an unpopular streaming tax in her budget proposal?
On March 1, the Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee released an updated report finding that Maine would have an extra $108 million in surplus revenue through the fiscal year which must […]
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Listen: Reaction to BEP’s EV Vote on WGAN
Maine Policy Institute policy analyst, Harris Van Pate, joined the WGAN Morning News to unpack the Board of Environmental Protection’s 4-2 vote against the electric vehicle mandates included in the […]
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Testimony: Requiring Legislative Approval of Zero-Emissions Rules
Testimony in Support of LD 2261, “An Act Designating New Motor Vehicle Emissions Rules as Major Substantive Rules” Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, and distinguished members of the Committee on Environment […]
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Op-Ed: Racketeering Bill Moves Maine Closer to Crackdown on Illegal Grow Operations
Late last month, lawmakers held a public hearing on L.D. 2204, Rep. John Andrews’ attempt to combat the rapid proliferation of illegal marijuana grows throughout rural Maine. The bill is an […]
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Op-Ed: Climate Action Causes More Harm Than Good for Mainers
Following a flurry of devastating storms that led to widespread power outages and flooding in recent months, Maine politicians are posturing for more aggressive action on climate change. To me, their ideas aren’t any more likely […]
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Op-Ed: People Oppose EV Mandates – Politicians Should End Them
The Biden administration recently moved to relax tailpipe emission rules intended to force motorists to purchase electric vehicles. The decision is a not-so-subtle admission that people don’t want what climate alarmist politicians are […]
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Testimony: Opposing Corporate Welfare for the Portland Sea Dogs
Testimony in Opposition to LD 2258, “An Act to Create an Income Tax Credit for Investments in a Team’s Qualified Minor League Baseball Facility to Keep the Team in the […]
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Listen: National Popular Vote & ‘Concept Drafts’ on WGAN
Director of Legislative Affairs, Jacob Posik, joined the WGAN Morning News in-studio to explain what happened in the House and Senate this week regarding LD 1578, the bill to enter […]
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Testimony: Eliminating Inactive Boards and Commissions
Testimony in Support of LD 2241, “An Act to Eliminate Inactive Boards and Commissions” Senator Nangle, Representative Stover, and distinguished members of the Committee on State and Local Government, thank […]
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