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Taxes and Budget

Property tax freeze fix would benefit older Mainers who need it most

Update: The proposed changes to the property tax freeze program described here were enacted in July 2023 as part of the state budget, LD 258 part S. Click […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted June 21, 2023
Tags Economic Security, Housing, Property Tax, Seniors, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget

Bills passed by Maine lawmakers are piling up on ‘the table’ – and many will die there

“It can be very sobering, and it can risk momentum for causes that you spend a lot of time building,” said Leuthy, who is now a lobbyist […]

Portland Press Herald
Posted June 19, 2023
Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Direct Care Work, Housing, Paid Family and Medical Leave
Taxes and Budget

Legislators can build on Governor’s change package to boost economic vitality for Maine families

Governor Mills’ budget change package — which amends her prior budget proposal to align with more current revenue projections — lays a solid foundation for Maine. It […]

Josie Phillips
Posted May 18, 2023
Tags Budget, Child Care, Child Tax Credit, Housing, Inequality, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes
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

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

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

Heating and housing relief package can’t wait until January 

Last week, the Maine legislature voted on a $474 million emergency heating and housing relief bill proposed by Governor Mills in consultation with Democratic and Republican leaders. […]

James Myall
Posted December 15, 2022
Tags Budget, Economic Security, Economy, Housing, Inequality, Poverty
Taxes and Budget

Tax freeze program fails to focus on older Mainers who need it most

All older Mainers deserve access to safe and affordable housing, without the fear of being unable to pay their bills or losing their home as they age. […]

Maura Pillsbury
Posted September 8, 2022
Tags Economy, Housing, Income Tax, Incomes, Property Tax, Seniors, Taxes
Education, Jobs and Income

Student debt cancellation would help working families, improve equity, and expand access to higher education

Last week, President Biden stated he is considering cancelling some amount of student debt and expects to make a decision on the issue in the coming weeks.1 […]

Arthur Phillips
Posted May 10, 2022
Tags Education, Employment, Housing, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs, Racial Equity, Seniors, Student Debt
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