New revenue forecast should prompt real tax reform
In late November, the Revenue Forecasting Committee (RFC), a branch of the Maine Legislature’s Office of Fiscal and Program Review, released its latest projection of tax revenue expected to reach […]
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Systemic tax relief is better than one-time gimmicks
This week, Maine lawmakers will vote on LD 221, Governor Janet Mills’ supplemental budget proposal. Also known as the governor’s “change package,” the bill would tack on about $200 million […]
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The good, the bad and the ugly of the first session
As the people’s representatives prepare to wrap up their work for the year this Wednesday, a dizzying and exhausting session for many finally closes — but not without some fireworks. […]
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Understanding Governor Mills’ jobs and recovery plan
In early March, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a $1.9 trillion spending bill to provide additional funds to state and local governments to recover […]
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Release: New Analysis of Maine’s Economy and FY 2022-23 Budget
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2021Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550 Maine Policy Releases New Analysis of Maine’s Economy and the FY 2022-23 Biennial Budget PORTLAND, Maine – Maine […]
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Growth vs. Gimmicks Part III: Finding budget solutions
Long-term Growth vs. Short-term Gimmicks is a seven part series examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Maine’s economy, the corresponding effects on the state’s biennial budget, and reforms […]
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Growth vs. Gimmicks Part I: Forecasting an uncertain economic future
Long-term Growth vs. Short-term Gimmicks is a seven part series examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Maine’s economy, the corresponding effects on the state’s biennial budget, and reforms […]
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After forcing Maine businesses to close, Mills wants them to pay state taxes on their PPP loans
Governor Janet Mills wants to balance her bloated budget on the backs of struggling small business owners, forcing them to pay $100 million in state income taxes on Paycheck Protection […]
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The real story behind Governor Mills’ second budget proposal
Maine Governor Janet Mills released the details of her second proposed biennial budget last Friday following a closed-door media briefing and multiple press releases with minimal detail. It was clear […]
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Tapping the money tree: A tale of two budgets and a bond package
It is abundantly clear that there is a stark difference between the LePage and Mills administrations, especially when it comes to spending in state government. The 2020-21 biennial budget proposed […]
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