Gov. Paul LePage unveiled a budget proposal Friday that is similar in concept to a tax reform proposal that the Legislature passed in 2009 but voters overturned in 2010.
Members of Gov. Paul LePage's staff and members of the media and others listen as LePage outlines his biennial budget proposal at a news conference in the Cabinet Room of the State House on Friday.
Lawmakers are reflected in a display case in the Hall of Flags as they wait for Gov. Paul LePage to unveil his biennial budget proposal at a news conference in the Cabinet Room of the State House on Friday.
Gov. Paul LePage describes his plan to cut income taxes and eliminate the estate tax while increasing and expanding the sales tax.
Gov. Paul LePage said of his budget proposal, "Everyone has to pay their fair share. If you love to play golf, which I like to do, you’re going to pay more.”
Acting Finance Commissioner Richard Rosen and DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew prepare for a news conference in the Cabinet Room at the State House before Gov. Paul LePage unveiled his biennial budget proposal Friday.
Speaker of the House Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, comments to the media after Gov. Paul LePage unveiled his biennial budget proposal at a news conference in the Cabinet Room of the State House on Friday.
Alec Porteous, deputy commissioner of finance at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, center, listens with others to Gov. Paul LePage outline his biennial budget proposal at a news conference in the Cabinet Room of the State House on Friday.
Gov. Paul LePage stands with acting Finance Commissioner Richard Rosen, at left, after a new conference in the Cabinet Room of the State House on Friday.
Gov. Paul LePage answers a question from a reporter during a news conference in the Cabinet Room of the State House on Friday, when he unveiled his biennial budget.
Gov. Paul LePage says his budget would result in a $300 million reduction in tax liability for Mainers.
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