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 […]
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Lawmakers miss opportunity for meaningful tax reform in pursuing one-time relief checks
Over the last few weeks, Maine legislators have been preparing to vote on Governor Mills’ latest supplemental budget bill, holding hearings with administration officials and taking public comment on how […]
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Breaking down Gov. Mills’ supplemental budget
Last week, Governor Janet Mills’ office released their much anticipated supplemental budget proposal following her annual State of the State address. The governor made several points in her speech, looking […]
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Maine Policy Statement on Gov. Janet Mills’ Supplemental Budget Proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 15, 2022Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550 Maine Policy Institute Statement on Governor Janet Mills’Supplemental Budget Proposal Maine Policy Institute CEO Matthew Gagnon issued this statement today […]
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The best carry-over bill of the 130th Legislature: LD 327
On Wednesday, January 5, the members of the 130th Maine Legislature convened at the State House in Augusta for the first day of the Second Session. Traditionally, the Second Session […]
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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 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 […]
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Now is the time to reduce Maine’s tax burden
There has been plenty of legislation proposed this session that would increase taxes on Maine citizens, including new taxes on heating fuel, carbon, gasoline, diesel fuel, tobacco, alcohol and much […]
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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 […]
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