Taxes and Budget Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration is a chance for Tax Fairness to flourish At a glance: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 expires in 2025, offering Congress a chance to reshape tax policy and reverse regressive measures […] Maura Pillsbury Posted September 13, 2024 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
Taxes and Budget Monopoly League Baseball As DBH has grown it’s been boosted, in part, by public taxpayers. In the three years DBH has been in operation, DBH-owned teams have extracted nearly $300 […] The Lever Posted September 12, 2024 Tags Budget, Local, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget From Augusta – Prioritizing policies that support Maine families Amid the rising costs making it harder for folks to make ends meet, lawmakers boosted tax credits for working families. In the first regular session, I voted […] Portland Press Herald Posted August 1, 2024 Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Undocumented immigrants contribute millions in taxes to Maine A new report from the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) confirms undocumented immigrants contribute to the strength of our economy and the health of public […] James Myall Posted July 31, 2024 Tags Federal, Immigration, Revenue, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Letter: Invest in Maine people and communities Mainers cannot work if they are not healthy and lack access to stable, affordable housing or child care. They cannot support local businesses if they have no […] Bangor Daily News Posted May 28, 2024 Tags Budget, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: Chaotic end to legislative session In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss the the chaotic end to […] WGME Posted May 15, 2024 Tags Budget, Inequality, Job Quality, Jobs, K-12 Education, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Wednesday Sit Down
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 Gov. Mills’ proposed savings halved in state budget after objections Meanwhile, James Myall, an analyst for the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy, said the state is in a strong position when it comes to savings, pointing […] Maine Morning Star Posted April 25, 2024 Tags Appropriations Committee, Budget, Revenue
Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: State budget winners and losers In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss the winners and losers of […] WGME Posted April 24, 2024 Tags Budget, Revenue, Taxes, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget What’s in the $430 million supplemental budget On Monday, Governor Janet Mills signed into law a $430 million supplemental budget passed by the legislature that includes significant investments in pressing needs for Mainers, particularly […] James Myall Posted April 24, 2024 Tags Budget, Education, Housing, Medicare, Revenue, Seniors, SNAP, Wages