Real reform needed to address Maine’s struggling economy
As gasoline and heating oil prices hit historical highs nationally amid four-decade inflation and warnings of stagflation, people all over the world are feeling the pinch of an economy on […]
Read More →The case for ending taxation after death in Maine
When it comes down to it, Maine is an amazing place to live and raise a family. The large blue sign you see upon entry to the state isn’t a […]
Read More →Governor Mills’ budget should include meaningful tax reforms
Governor Mills is preparing to unveil her budget proposal for the next biennium and we’re about to learn if she resisted the pressure from her legislative allies to shift more […]
Read More →Maine: Born, raised and moved out
High taxes and the lack of good paying jobs will continue to keep young, talented former Mainers from returning home.
Read More →Maine Ranks Last in “Best and Worst States for Retirement 2011”
According to a new ranking by MoneyRates.com, “Best and Worst States for Retirement 2011,” Maine comes in dead last. For New England as a whole, only New Hampshire has a […]
Read More →Maine’s Tax Burden in FY 2008
Last week the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Census Bureau released their State and Local Government Finance data for FY 2008. I’m still in the process of digesting it, but I […]
Read More →What Do 61 Percent of Maine Voters Know that the Tax Foundation Doesn’t?
In an error-riddled blog, the Tax Foundation wonders why Maine voters “. . . delivered a blow to state income tax reform.” The Tax Foundation went on to blame the […]
Read More →Tax Reform Bill is Too Flawed to Become Law
Read the full report | The June 8th referendum on LD 1495—Maine’s recent tax reform bill—will allow Mainers the opportunity to decide on the merits of the tax reform bill. […]
Read More →Maine People’s Tax Burden Now Highest Ever
Read the full report | The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the difference between the average tax burden and the Maine tax burden cost every man, […]
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