For years online retailers avoided charging state and local sales taxes, but that is beginning to change.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. economic growth slowed to 2.3 percent pace in first quarter of 2018
However, the January-March increase was better than expected and enough to propel growth near the administration’s goal of 3 percent.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
What’s left in limbo: Rundown of major unfinished business as 2018 legislative session ends
Here is a recap of some of the major issues debated in the Legislature this year, where they currently stand and their prospects going forward.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
From Medicaid expansion to pot sales, partisan stalemate in Augusta leaves key issues unresolved
A late-night impasse over adjournment has members of the 128th Maine Legislature vehemently blaming political opponents, with time running out and the fate of unfinished legislation unclear.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Partisan brinkmanship paralyzes Legislature as clock ticks on end of session
Deep distrust between Democrats and the conservative House Republican caucus closely aligned with Gov. LePage centers particularly on the key issues of Medicaid expansion and tax conformity.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Are tax cuts benefiting workers, businesses as promised? Fact is, no
Months after the bill was bullied through Congress, it appears the money saved is not trickling down.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland manager’s budget would raise taxes for city services 2.6%
When the proposal is combined with the school spending plan, property taxes could rise 4.6%.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Collins: Health insurance rate increases were avoidable
For example, eliminating the individual mandate should not have been linked to the tax cut plan without more ACA fixes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
New Gloucester Rep. Espling: Democrats helped Maine People’s Alliance conceal details of costly bill
No person or interest group should be allowed to block open debate on ballot initiatives or other proposals.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook’s proposed budget would add 5.8 percent to spending
Taxes on a home assessed at $190,000 would increase $190 under Mayor Mike Sanphy’s $68.1 million proposal.