The governor also offers a way to offset the reduction in revenue, but one critic says too much of the tax cut would benefit corporations and the wealthy.
2018
Posted inBusiness
Best Buy, Kohl’s report surging sales for quarter
The upbeat reports follow strong results at other U.S. retailers.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Reacting to plan for new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, Dow drops 420 points
The day starts with good news on the economy, then a big slide puts the Dow in the negative for 2018.
Posted inBusiness
Powell says Fed believes rates can go up gradually
The central bank chairman clarifies his comments earlier in the week that sent the market lower.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine superintendent warns students, staff not to participate in national gun protest
Virginia Rebar says anyone in School Administrative District 13 who walks out to take part in the national gun violence protest on March 14 will be subject to disciplinary action.
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Business Breakfast Forum: HR Right Now
Join us for a free panel discussion Wednesday morning, Apr. 11 at the Portland Public Library.
Posted inCops & Courts, Schools and Education
Gardiner elementary school PTA treasurer stole $6,000, police say
Cassie Marrow, 34, of Gardiner, has been summoned on a felony theft charge in connection with the alleged embezzlement, police said Thursday.
Posted inCops & Courts
Judge refuses to drop immigration charge after claim of racial profiling in Portland traffic stop
A federal judge denies a motion to dismiss the case or bar evidence based on the defense attorney’s claim that the stop was improper and lasted too long.
Posted inNation & World
Teacher charged with firing gun in Georgia school had exhibited strange behavior
In 2016, Jesse Davidson, a respected teacher, walked into the lobby of the Dalton police headquarters and told a wild story including his suspicions that someone had been murdered.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
North Carolina woman charged with murdering Millinocket man during home invasion
Also charged in connection with the slaying are her boyfriend, who was arrested in December, and her father, who remains at large.