Maine’s Revenue Forecasting Committee met Monday to finalize its next forecast, which suggests the state revenues will be about $75 million more than planned for the two-year budget cycle.
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Commentary: Congress has an opportunity to lower drug costs – and there’s no time to waste
People who take insulin are among those hardest hit by spiraling expenses. A new medication pricing bill would help them.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump again asks Supreme Court to prevent disclosure of his financial records
On Friday, he sought to shield them from Congress, while on Thursday he asked that a Manhattan prosecutor be denied access.
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Trump asks Supreme Court to block subpoena for his taxes
The filing sets the stage for a high court showdown over the tax returns he has refused to release, unlike every other modern president.
Posted inMaine
Collins seeks to ‘fix’ federal tax marriage penalty
Maine’s senior senator pushes to double the deduction for state and local taxes for married filers, a change that would help many in high-tax states like Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Fecteau: Maine can’t wait to act on affordable housing
Bills addressing tax credits and local land-use policies could jump-start work on this issue.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Appeals court agrees Trump tax returns can be turned over
The ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is certain to be further appealed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
About 300,000 Maine homeowners will get $100 each in property tax relief
Mainers who pay property taxes and are eligible for the state’s Homestead Exemption program can expect to get checks for roughly $100 by January or February.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: When it comes to helping Type 1 diabetes families, Sen. Collins is resting on her laurels
As insulin costs soar, she has put forward a Band-Aid bill and supported tax breaks for insulin manufacturers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: America’s greedy millionaires and billionaires
The Trump tax cuts helped the people who needed it least. And they are still begging for more.