Taxes and Budget Maine's budget provides historic supports and fortifies the foundation for a strong economy This week Governor Mills signed the “part two budget” that makes historic investments — establishing a paid family and medical leave program for Maine, committing over $100 […] Sarah Austin Posted July 13, 2023 Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Employment, Family and Medical Leave, Health Care, Housing, Jobs, Seniors, Tax Fairness, Wages
Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy Child care legislation to benefit Maine workers and families Recent years have taught us child care workers are truly essential. Without them, other workers are forced to leave work to care for young children, costing them […] Arthur Phillips Posted May 9, 2023 Tags Child Care, Children, Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Incomes, Job Quality, Jobs
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
Continuing services budget provides stability to Maine communities and economy Two weeks ago, the Joint Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs decided the budget for the upcoming two years would be divided into two parts: a “continuing […] Josie Phillips Posted April 3, 2023 Tags Budget, Caregiving, Children, Education, Health Care, Wages
Taxes and Budget Advocates in Maine push for child tax credit expansion Advocates in Maine are calling on state and federal lawmakers to expand child tax credits. In 2021, Congress passed an extension to the child tax credit in […] WMTW Posted March 10, 2023 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, 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, Graphic Series, 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 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
Taxes and Budget Mainers voice their concern; ask for expanding of child tax credit Today, a group of advocates and parents voiced their concerns in front of Congressman Jared Golden’s office asking Congress to permanently expand the Child Tax Credit. Their […] WMTW Posted December 6, 2022 Tags Child Tax Credit, Children, Federal