Taxes and Budget

Reversing cuts to highways, pensioners and dairy farmers, new budget proposal heads to floor

James Myall, an analyst for the progressive organization Maine Center for Economic Policy, defended Sachs’ proposal. In a blog post, he argued the extra funding this year would help […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted April 15, 2024

Tags Budget

Bill to increase taxes on top earners is a step toward a fairer tax code and could be modified to deliver an even bigger boost to Mainers struggling with rising costs

Maine Center for Economic Policy applauds the passage of LD 1231, “An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets” […]

MECEP

Posted April 12, 2024

Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Jobs and Income, Taxes and Budget

Maine lawmakers have signed off on worker protections — now they must fund their implementation

Through 2023 and 2024, the Maine legislature passed seven bills to improve Mainers’ rights at work — but these bills won’t become law unless the Appropriations and […]

James Myall

Posted April 12, 2024

Tags Budget, Job Quality, Jobs, Minimum Wage, Wages

Taxes and Budget

It’s right to re-examine highway funding in Maine

At a glance: Highway fund revenue is projected to be $19 million more than what was budgeted last year Shifting $11 million of extra highway funds to […]

James Myall

Posted April 11, 2024

Tags Budget, Revenue

Taxes and Budget

Wednesday Sit-Down: Rent relief in Maine

In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Kathy Kilrain Del Rio of Maine Equal Justice, sits down with CBS 13 to talk about rent relief. Click here to watch […]

WGME

Posted April 10, 2024

Tags Budget, Housing, Wednesday Sit Down

Taxes and Budget

Public feedback on Gov. Mills’ budget changes: helpful, too discretionary, not enough

James Myall, an analyst for the left-leaning policy organization Maine Center for Economic Policy, said Monday the homeless provision allows needed flexibility for municipalities but adds limits […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted April 1, 2024

Tags Budget

Taxes and Budget

8 reasons to call foul on a Sea Dogs tax subsidy

With so many other unmet needs in our state, Maine taxpayer dollars should not be used to subsidize a privately owned sports management company. LD 2258, “An […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted March 20, 2024

Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Legislature shouldn’t give up on fixing highway funding

As of 2023, the Maine legislature has chosen to divert just over $100 million annually on an ongoing basis from the state’s general fund by dedicating 40 […]

James Myall

Posted March 14, 2024

Tags Budget, Revenue, Sales Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

‘The rent is too damn high’: Housing advocates rally for rent relief, homeless shelter funding

“Rent relief for families with low income can be an effective, efficient way to stem the rising tides of evictions and homelessness,” said Josie Phillips, state priorities […]

Maine Morning Star

Posted March 13, 2024

Tags Budget, Housing

Taxes and Budget

The case for corporate transparency

Mainers work hard to support themselves and their communities. They pay taxes to fund the services communities need to thrive, like education, health care, and infrastructure. But […]

Maura Pillsbury

Posted March 12, 2024

Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness

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Reversing cuts to highways, pensioners and dairy farmers, new budget proposal heads to floor

Bill to increase taxes on top earners is a step toward a fairer tax code and could be modified to deliver an even bigger boost to Mainers struggling with rising costs

Maine lawmakers have signed off on worker protections — now they must fund their implementation

It’s right to re-examine highway funding in Maine

Wednesday Sit-Down: Rent relief in Maine

Public feedback on Gov. Mills’ budget changes: helpful, too discretionary, not enough

8 reasons to call foul on a Sea Dogs tax subsidy

Legislature shouldn’t give up on fixing highway funding

‘The rent is too damn high’: Housing advocates rally for rent relief, homeless shelter funding

The case for corporate transparency