Taxes and Budget

American Rescue Plan funds create local opportunities to advance equitable pandemic recovery

Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March of 2021, sending $130 billion dollars to county and municipal governments across the country to support recovery […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted March 15, 2022

Tags Budget, Infrastructure, Local

Taxes and Budget

Making the most of Maine's historic surplus

When a state’s budget fully invests in its people and communities, everyone benefits. Today, Maine has a surplus and policymakers have an opportunity to improve people’s lives, […]

Sarah Austin

Posted March 1, 2022

Tags Budget, Economic Security, Education, Health Care, Job Quality, Paid Sick Days

Maine’s Economy

Equal footing for Maine tribes

At its core, tribal sovereignty is about fairness. LD 1626, “An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement […]

James Myall

Posted February 25, 2022

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Inequality, Racial Equity, Tax Fairness

Jobs and Income

Surveys show strong support and widespread need for paid family and medical leave

Maine’s Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program recently solicited public feedback through two separate surveys of employees and employers on the need […]

James Myall

Posted February 22, 2022

Tags Children, Economic Security, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Sick Days

Taxes and Budget

Ending tax haven abuse in Maine

By cleaning up loopholes in the corporate tax code that help corporations hide their US profits offshore, Maine can level the playing field for Main Street businesses […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 17, 2022

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Education

To help students finish their degrees and ease workforce challenges, Maine should reform transcript withholding

College education is a critical tool for Mainers to boost their income and for a stronger economy. We should be seeking opportunities to support students, especially individuals from households with […]

Arthur Phillips

Posted February 15, 2022

Tags Consumer Protection, Economic Security, Education, Higher Education

Taxes and Budget

Box retailers continue challenging Maine towns to get out of paying what they owe

The services, infrastructure, and amenities funded by property taxes increase our quality of life and help businesses succeed. But large, multi-national big-box retailers are increasingly turning to […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 2, 2022

Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Improvements recommended to tax expenditure review process

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have agreed to recommendations to strengthen Maine’s tax code. At issue is how to ensure that spending through the tax code in […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted January 11, 2022

Tags Economic Security, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy

Rising inflation is likely temporary — and the Build Back Better bill will help curb it

Over the past several months, inflation has risen relatively quickly, particularly in contrast to the past decade of exceptionally small price increases. This has led to misplaced […]

James Myall

Posted November 16, 2021

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Job Quality, Jobs, Unions, Wages

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Amending Build Back Better to lift SALT cap would undermine tax fairness

As President Biden’s Build Back Better plan moves forward, Congressional leaders are considering an increase to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. Under current law, individuals […]

Sarah Austin

Posted November 10, 2021

Tags Budget, Federal, Income Tax

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American Rescue Plan funds create local opportunities to advance equitable pandemic recovery

Making the most of Maine's historic surplus

Equal footing for Maine tribes

Surveys show strong support and widespread need for paid family and medical leave

Ending tax haven abuse in Maine

To help students finish their degrees and ease workforce challenges, Maine should reform transcript withholding

Box retailers continue challenging Maine towns to get out of paying what they owe

Improvements recommended to tax expenditure review process

Rising inflation is likely temporary — and the Build Back Better bill will help curb it

Amending Build Back Better to lift SALT cap would undermine tax fairness