Maine’s Economy

Distressed Community Index Highlights Administration’s Failure to Provide for Rural Mainers

A recent study by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG) reveals that 52,000 Mainers live in distressed communities and demonstrates the extent of the LePage administration’s failed economic […]

James Myall

Posted March 8, 2016

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Poverty, Recession

Health Care

Mary Mayhew’s misinformation campaign contradicts reality, experts on the front lines of Maine’s opioid epidemic

When 31 states (plus the District of Columbia) have accepted federal funding to expand Medicaid, and two more states are in discussion to do so, the LePage […]

James Myall

Posted March 7, 2016

Tags Health Care, Medicaid

Taxes and Budget

Testimony in opposition to LD 1606, "An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund.”

Maine still hasn’t fully recovered from the recession of 2008. Economic growth remains sluggish, and we continue to face significant economic challenges. The legislature must focus first […]

Jody Harris

Posted March 7, 2016

Tags Budget

Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Opposition to 1622 "An Act to Eliminate the Maine Estate Tax"

“Eliminating the estate tax will generate a nearly $18 million give away to fewer than 60 of the wealthiest families owning property in Maine each year. These are […]

James Myall

Posted March 3, 2016

Tags Estate Tax

Taxes and Budget

Eliminating Maine’s Estate Tax Will Harm Future Prosperity of All Mainers

Governor LePage submitted a bill to eliminate Maine’s estate tax yesterday. The estate tax helps fund education, health care, and infrastructure that keeps our economy strong and […]

Sarah Austin

Posted March 2, 2016

Tags Estate Tax

Taxes and Budget

Testimony in opposition to LD 1519, "An Act To Amend the Tax Laws To Strengthen Charitable Institutions, Encourage Home Ownership and Manage Medical Expenses"

It is important to understand how each of the tax policies in the budget plan work together, not only to understand that concerns over homeownership and charitable […]

Jody Harris

Posted February 29, 2016

Tags Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Wither our roads?

“Reversing the decline in state investment in transportation, public buildings, water treatment systems, and other forms of vital infrastructure is key to creating good jobs and promoting […]

Jody Harris

Posted February 24, 2016

Tags Infrastructure, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

How Maine's Personal Income Taxes Work

Mainers calculate their state personal income tax in three basic steps. The 2015 state budget changes how Mainers will calculate each step. Step One: Calculate Taxable Income […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 22, 2016

Tags Income Tax

Taxes and Budget

Unlimited Wealthy Write Offs Siphon Money away from Maine Communities

For a PDF of this document, click here. Last year, legislators came together to determine our state’s needs and craft a budget to meet them. This process […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 17, 2016

Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness

Taxes and Budget

When Budgets Unravel: Unlimited deductions will jeopardize schools and safety

LD 1519 will create a $52 million budget hole Legislators passed a bipartisan budget last year that funds schools, communities, and programs that give a hand up […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 17, 2016

Tags Education, Tax Breaks

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Distressed Community Index Highlights Administration’s Failure to Provide for Rural Mainers

Mary Mayhew’s misinformation campaign contradicts reality, experts on the front lines of Maine’s opioid epidemic

Testimony in opposition to LD 1606, "An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine Budget Stabilization Fund.”

Testimony in Opposition to 1622 "An Act to Eliminate the Maine Estate Tax"

Eliminating Maine’s Estate Tax Will Harm Future Prosperity of All Mainers

Testimony in opposition to LD 1519, "An Act To Amend the Tax Laws To Strengthen Charitable Institutions, Encourage Home Ownership and Manage Medical Expenses"

Wither our roads?

How Maine's Personal Income Taxes Work

Unlimited Wealthy Write Offs Siphon Money away from Maine Communities

When Budgets Unravel: Unlimited deductions will jeopardize schools and safety