Opinion: Gov. Mills is choosing austerity over the people of Maine

Raising revenue – especially from the wealthiest Mainers who have the most ability to pay – is a solution that is popular with the public, enjoys broad support in the Legislature and allows the state to meet the ongoing needs of its residents. By dismissing this solution, the governor is doing the people of Maine a grave disservice and forcing unnecessary hardship.

Click here to read the full op-ed by MECEP analyst James Myall, first published May 10, 2024 in the Portland Press Herald.