Taxes and Budget Opinion: Gov. Mills is choosing austerity over the people of Maine Raising revenue – especially from the wealthiest Mainers who have the most ability to pay – is a solution that is popular with the public, enjoys broad […] Portland Press Herald Posted May 10, 2024 Tags Appropriations Committee, Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Rent relief can help ease Maine’s housing crisis now Maine should have enough safe, affordable homes for all, including renters. But for many Mainers, a lack of affordable homes and sky-high rents are pulling their bank accounts […] Bangor Daily News Posted March 11, 2024 Tags Economic Security, Housing
Taxes and Budget Opinion: Show us the money wealthy corporations owe Maine From individuals to families, small towns to cities, and local businesses to corporations, everyone benefits from the things only revenue from tax dollars can buy, like roads, […] Portland Press Herald Posted March 1, 2024 Tags Corporate Power, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Rising poverty proves policies like improved child tax credit matter Earlier this month, the U.S. census released data on poverty in 2022, and despite a growing economy, a great many families have been left behind. Nationally, one […] Bangor Daily News Posted September 26, 2023 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Poverty, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Commentary: Business incentive tax giveaway not the program Maine needs It’s no secret that Maine is facing a critical workforce shortage. A 2022 survey of Maine businesses conducted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the […] Portland Press Herald Posted June 18, 2023 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Jobs and Income Family friendly policies are the solution to workforce challenges One of the most frequently asked questions we hear at the Maine Center for Economic Policy is how to expand the state’s workforce. One answer: Give workers the […] Bangor Daily News Posted June 11, 2023 Tags Child Care, Direct Care Work, Job Quality, Jobs, Paid Family and Medical Leave
Taxes and Budget Stronger Maine child tax credit is key for a more prosperous future At a time when rising costs for housing and child care are stressing family budgets, many working families are struggling to afford everyday essentials. By helping families […] Bangor Daily News Posted April 18, 2023 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security
Taxes and Budget Op-ed: We all pay the price for ineffective corporate tax giveaways The cost of ill-conceived and opaque subsidies is high. Business tax giveaways shift costs onto taxpayers, take money from other important priorities and perpetuate wealth inequality by […] MaineBiz Posted April 4, 2023 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Maine lawmakers can transform Maine with the next budget Maine lawmakers have an opportunity to transform the state’s economy by choosing to invest in our people and communities. Imagine an economy where workers don’t have to […] Bangor Daily News Posted February 23, 2023 Tags Budget
Taxes and Budget Expanded child tax credit should be a priority for Congress When the expanded credit expired at the start of this year, the child poverty rate rose quickly and significantly. In Maine, about four out of five kids […] Bangor Daily News Posted November 27, 2022 Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Federal, Food Insecurity, Poverty
