Taxes and Budget

Lost Federal Funds: Lost Opportunities for Maine (Executive Summary)

Since 2011, Maine has forfeited over $1.9 billion in available federal resources that could have helped protect Mainers’ health and well-being, promote tax fairness, and boost the […]

James Myall

Posted March 21, 2017

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Lost Federal Funds: Lost Opportunities for Maine

Since 2011, Maine has forfeited over $1.9 billion in available federal resources that could have helped protect Mainers’ health and well-being, promote tax fairness, and boost the […]

James Myall

Posted March 21, 2017

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Education, Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Opposition to LD 291, LD 337, LD 551, LD 829, and LD 851

“Now that Question 2 is law, Maine has a bona fide path to fully funding education in 2018 and the wealthiest 1% of Maine households still pay […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted March 20, 2017

Tags Education, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Testimony neither for nor against LD 390, Part S (tax expenditures)

“Those who benefit under an economic development policy should include Maine families who are most harmed by depressed economic conditions. Whether this is through new jobs or […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted March 7, 2017

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Taxes and Budget

Testimony neither for nor against LD 513, An Act to Eliminate the State Income Tax for Maine Public Employee Retirement System Pensions

“The primary beneficiaries of complete elimination of state income tax for MainePERS pension are likely to be wealthier households. Ultimately, these outcomes would subvert rather than enhance […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 27, 2017

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Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Opposition to Parts ZZZ, EEEE, FFFF, GGGG, HHHH, JJJJ, and KKKK of the Governor’s Proposed Budget, LD 390

The governor’s budget proposal presents you with a series of false choices – between protecting the most vulnerable elderly and disabled Mainers, and providing health care for […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 22, 2017

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Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Opposition to Part I of the Governor’s Proposed Budget, LD 390

The proposal to further restrict MaineCare eligibility is short-sighted and dangerous. It puts the health of almost 25,000 Mainers at risk, increases the financial strain on our […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 21, 2017

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Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Opposition to Governor's Proposed Budget, Parts D, E, and F

These proposed tax changes would stand in the way of building thriving communities and a strong Maine economy. There is a direct correlation between state resources and […]

Jody Harris

Posted February 10, 2017

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Taxes and Budget

Governor LePage's Proposed Cuts to Homestead Exemption Would Raise Property Taxes for Maine Homeowners

Governor LePage’s budget would repeal the homestead exemption and increase property taxes for an estimated 213,000 Maine homeowners by more than $300 a year on average. Particularly […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 6, 2017

Tags Budget, Homestead Exemption, Property Tax, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Testimony in Opposition to Governor’s Proposed Budget, Part G

“Part G of the governor’s budget would repeal the homestead exemption and increase property taxes for an estimated 213,000 Maine homeowners by more than $300 on average. […]

Mark Sullivan

Posted February 6, 2017

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Lost Federal Funds: Lost Opportunities for Maine (Executive Summary)

Lost Federal Funds: Lost Opportunities for Maine

Testimony in Opposition to LD 291, LD 337, LD 551, LD 829, and LD 851

Testimony neither for nor against LD 390, Part S (tax expenditures)

Testimony neither for nor against LD 513, An Act to Eliminate the State Income Tax for Maine Public Employee Retirement System Pensions

Testimony in Opposition to Parts ZZZ, EEEE, FFFF, GGGG, HHHH, JJJJ, and KKKK of the Governor’s Proposed Budget, LD 390

Testimony in Opposition to Part I of the Governor’s Proposed Budget, LD 390

Testimony in Opposition to Governor's Proposed Budget, Parts D, E, and F

Governor LePage's Proposed Cuts to Homestead Exemption Would Raise Property Taxes for Maine Homeowners

Testimony in Opposition to Governor’s Proposed Budget, Part G