Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, says reversing the budgeting change by former Gov. Paul LePage would provide ‘one of the most direct forms of property tax relief.’
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Jim Fossel: Mills budget proposal kicks off dynamic process
The budget might be in balance now, but it’s based on assumptions that will need to be tested.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Green New Deal means giant new tax hikes – on everyone
With her now-infamous talking points, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accidentally exposes the left’s big lie.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Woe to any 2020 Democrat who doesn’t embrace partisanship
Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Amy Klobuchar may fail dogma litmus tests tests in the primaries.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mills budget lays out vision for moving Maine forward
The new governor makes a strong case for meeting the challenges facing the state.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s next 2-year budget focuses on funding education and Medicaid expansion – with no new taxes
Gov. Janet Mills proposes an $8 billion plan that would increase General Fund spending 11%, saying Maine can afford to put more money into schools, public safety and municipal revenue sharing.
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Commentary: NFL shouldn’t get our tax dollars
Super Bowl fans should remember that the money that subsidizes stadiums could go to much better purposes.
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Sen. Susan Collins: Give all taxpayers a PIN and save billions of dollars
Collins’ bill proposes giving taxpayers an IRS personal identification number (PIN) to provide an extra layer of protection against fraud.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. budget deficit to hit $897 billion this year
Predictions indicate economic growth will slow as the effects of the president’s tax cuts for businesses drop off.
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Idea of 70% tax on wealthiest Americans has Davos abuzz
The suggestion by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has its share of critics.