Taxes and Budget

‘People are desperate:’ Budget committee encouraged to make bold investments in affordable housing

“While public investment is necessary to alleviate Maine’s affordable housing crisis, $30 million is insufficient to address the shortage of affordable housing,” said Josie Phillips, a budget […]

Beacon

Posted February 10, 2023

Tags Budget, Housing

Taxes and Budget

Economists, lawmakers caution against squandering unexpected fiscal strength on tax cuts

“Is it really a surplus if we’re not paying for these really essential needs that Mainers have?” asked Maura Pillsbury, a state and local tax analyst with […]

Beacon

Posted February 6, 2023

Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Radio interview with Maura Pillsbury about tax policy in Maine

Our guest will be Maura Pillsbury who is a tax analyst at the Maine Center for Economic Policy. She will talk about what the 131st Maine State […]

WMPG

Posted January 31, 2023

Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

GRAPHIC SERIES: Yes, a state budget can change lives

Governor Mills’ budget proposal lays the foundation for Maine people and communities. State lawmakers can strengthen Maine’s economy even more — and make sure no one gets […]

MECEP

Posted January 30, 2023

Tags Budget, Caregiving, Child Tax Credit, Children, Education, Explainer, Housing

Taxes and Budget

Gov. Mills' proposed budget protects wellbeing. Lawmakers should choose to do more.

Governor Mills’ proposed budget for the coming biennium makes important investments in the health, education, and financial security of Maine people. In the coming months, lawmakers should […]

Josie Phillips

Posted January 24, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Higher Education, Housing

Taxes and Budget

Bills to ensure wealthy and corporations pay fair share of taxes will be a focus this session

Still, some bills that simply made the tax code more balanced were successful last year, including a measure to stop large chain stores from exploiting a “dark store” tax […]

Beacon

Posted January 13, 2023

Tags Budget, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

Mills pitches $10.3B budget plan as progressives call for stronger social safety net

The budget will now be taken up by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, which is under new leadership this year, and will also be negotiated by […]

Beacon

Posted January 11, 2023

Tags Budget

Taxes and Budget

MECEP statement on Mills budget proposal

Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) president and CEO Garrett Martin reacts to the preliminary unveiling of Governor Mills’ budget proposal: “Maine Center for Economic Policy applauds […]

Posted January 11, 2023

Tags Budget

Taxes and Budget

Yes, a budget can change lives

Upcoming budget process gives legislators a choice to make our communities more resilient As Mainers have seen, when legislators resist a scarcity mindset and choose to fund […]

Josie Phillips

Posted January 9, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Health Care

Taxes and Budget

New year, new budgets, new ways to put working families first

In passing the 2023 budget plan, our representatives in Congress took an important step in providing the kinds of tools Maine working families said they need, including […]

MECEP

Posted January 5, 2023

Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Children, Education, Federal, Higher Education, Housing, Medicaid, Wages

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‘People are desperate:’ Budget committee encouraged to make bold investments in affordable housing

Economists, lawmakers caution against squandering unexpected fiscal strength on tax cuts

Radio interview with Maura Pillsbury about tax policy in Maine

GRAPHIC SERIES: Yes, a state budget can change lives

Gov. Mills' proposed budget protects wellbeing. Lawmakers should choose to do more.

Bills to ensure wealthy and corporations pay fair share of taxes will be a focus this session

Mills pitches $10.3B budget plan as progressives call for stronger social safety net

MECEP statement on Mills budget proposal

Yes, a budget can change lives

New year, new budgets, new ways to put working families first