Press Release: New revenue identified in latest forecast should fund state needs, not tax breaks

AUGUSTA, Maine — The state’s Revenue Forecasting Committee told lawmakers on Tuesday that Maine’s General Fund will exceed original estimates by roughly $128.5 million in the current budget […]

MECEP Op-Ed: in the BDN: Without a fair funding source, many Maine kids won’t get a quality education

When contrasted with the tax breaks the top 2 percent of Mainers will enjoy over the next two years, the increased school funding looks like less of […]

Testimony in Support of LD 1149, An Act To Provide Revenue To Fix and Rebuild Maine's Infrastructure

Maine people and businesses rely on safe, efficient roads and bridges in order to get to work, and conduct commerce. Tourism, the lifeblood of the state’s economy, […]

Question 2 will create a strong economy, thriving communities, and successful kids

Maine’s future economic success depends on having a well-skilled workforce able to tackle the challenges of the twenty-first century – and the means of developing that workforce […]

Passage of Question 2 Would Reverse Years of State Education Cuts and Austerity Spending Levels

New MECEP report: Question 2 will raise more than $150 million annually to invest in student learning

On November 8, Maine voters will consider Question 2, a ballot initiative that would roll back recent tax breaks for the wealthy and dedicate this revenue to […]

Moving Maine Students to the Head of the Class

Shoring up state funding for schools by cleaning up Maine’s tax code will promote opportunity for all Maine children MECEP finds that a three percent tax on income […]

Moving Maine Students to the Head of the Class (Executive Summary)

Shoring up state funding for schools by cleaning up Maine’s tax code will promote opportunity for all Maine children. This November, Maine voters will consider a ballot initiative […]

Millions of Dollars in Lost Tax Revenue Will Fund Tax Breaks that Disproportionately Benefit Maine's Wealthiest Families (bar graph)Education, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes