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Advocates, activities say social needs need more funding

“We would argue that if our long term goal is to make Maine be the best Maine it can be we really need to be willing to […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted February 26, 2021

Tags Budget, Revenue

Maine’s Economy

First woman of color crowned Miss Maine supporting black-owned businesses during Black History Month

Brady can relate to Rwanda Bean’s mission as an immigrant herself. Her grandparents are originally from the Caribbean. “As an immigrant American, I think we are really […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted February 20, 2021

Tags Economy, Local, Racial Equity

Taxes and Budget

Governor signs breweries, earned income tax credit bills

Childless, independent workers aged 18 to 24 will receive Maine’s earned income tax credit for the first time starting in 2020 under a bill signed by Mills […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted July 2, 2019

Tags EITC, Tax Fairness

Taxes and Budget

As budget nears completion, activists urge more state spending

Activist from low-income, organized labor and health care groups want Maine to increase spending on a range of social programs, and increase funding for schools and communities. […]

NewsCenter Maine

Posted June 6, 2019

Tags Budget

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Advocates, activities say social needs need more funding

First woman of color crowned Miss Maine supporting black-owned businesses during Black History Month

Governor signs breweries, earned income tax credit bills

As budget nears completion, activists urge more state spending