Why a millionaire tax makes sense for Maine

Right now, lawmakers in Maine are making a big decision. They’re looking at a bill (LD 1089) that would create a “millionaire’s tax” — a 4 percent tax on people who make more than $1 million a year. The money from this tax would go straight to Maine’s public schools — from pre-K all the way through 12th grade.

Click here to read the full op-ed, first published May 13, 2025 in Bangor Daily News.