state budget
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PublishedMarch 30, 2021
Sen. Breen: The ‘Back to Basics’ Budget gives Mainers the stability to rebuild
Maine lawmakers should fund essential services now and keep the government running while debating any new spending or policies.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Democrats advance proposed $8.3 billion state budget to full Legislature
The budget bill, which gained no Republican support in committee, will be taken up by the Legislature when it meets Tuesday at the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
Republicans blast Democrats’ budget plan as incomplete, partisan ‘sham’
The state's next 2-year budget could be pushed through with votes by Democrats only as the Legislature heads toward a session next week at the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2021
Democrats signal push to pass state budget without Republicans’ support
The move could keep Gov. Janet Mills in the driver's seat on how new federal pandemic relief funds will be spent.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2021
Rep. Jess Fay: Supplemental budget offers relief for Mainers hit hard by pandemic
Coupled with the federal American Rescue Plan, Mainers are receiving support while they get themselves back on their feet after a challenging year.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2021
Jim Fossel: Don’t use federal aid to grow Maine’s government
Republicans in Augusta should insist that COVID relief money is targeted to replace lost revenue, not to fund new programs.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2021
Deal on state tax exemption implodes as Republicans balk at supplemental budget
Democrats support a bill to reduce tax liability for businesses and individuals who received federal COVID-19 relief loans or benefits, but Republicans are pushing for more.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2021
Our View: Mainers in need can’t afford austerity budget
This is no ordinary recession, and state spending should reflect that.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Maine tax revenues ahead of forecasts, despite pandemic’s impact
Finance commissioner Kirsten Figueroa said revenues for January were nearly $90 million more than predicted and up by more than $154 million for the first 7 months of the current fiscal year.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2021
Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers
It is past time for the state to make significant investments in Maine’s essential care workforce.
