Taxes and Budget Tax policy hits and misses in the 2024 legislative session The second session of the 131st legislature delivered some surprising tax policy proposals and outcomes. From a bipartisan proposal to raise taxes on wealthy households to a […] Maura Pillsbury Posted April 26, 2024 Tags Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Statement on supplemental budget AUGUSTA, Maine — Garrett Martin, president & CEO at the Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP), released the following statement in reaction to the budget approved by […] Posted April 23, 2024 Tags Budget, Child Care, Corporate Power, Direct Care Work, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Wages
Taxes and Budget Wednesday Sit-Down: tax issues around the region In this week’s Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS 13 to discuss tax issues around the state […] WGME Posted April 17, 2024 Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Wednesday Sit Down
Taxes and Budget Bill to increase taxes on top earners is a step toward a fairer tax code and could be modified to deliver an even bigger boost to Mainers struggling with rising costs Maine Center for Economic Policy applauds the passage of LD 1231, “An Act to Bring Fairness in Income Taxes to Maine Families by Adjusting the Tax Brackets” […] MECEP Posted April 12, 2024 Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget MECEP responds to House passage of LD 1337: a win for corporate tax transparency “It’s past time to stand up to corporate tax avoidance and shut down loopholes that allow multi-billion dollar businesses to shortchange our communities,” said MECEP President & […] Posted March 29, 2024 Tags Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Opinion: Slugger wants his money Special thanks to Maura Pillsbury at the Maine Center of Economic Policy for her research, which contributed greatly to this piece. Click here to read the full op-ed, […] Beacon Posted March 24, 2024 Tags Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget 8 reasons to call foul on a Sea Dogs tax subsidy With so many other unmet needs in our state, Maine taxpayer dollars should not be used to subsidize a privately owned sports management company. LD 2258, “An […] Maura Pillsbury Posted March 20, 2024 Tags Budget, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget The case for corporate transparency Mainers work hard to support themselves and their communities. They pay taxes to fund the services communities need to thrive, like education, health care, and infrastructure. But […] Maura Pillsbury Posted March 12, 2024 Tags Budget, Corporate Power, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness
Taxes and Budget Opinion: Show us the money wealthy corporations owe Maine From individuals to families, small towns to cities, and local businesses to corporations, everyone benefits from the things only revenue from tax dollars can buy, like roads, […] Portland Press Herald Posted March 1, 2024 Tags Corporate Power, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
Taxes and Budget Fiscal prudence means addressing Maine’s challenges Governor Mills recently released her proposed supplementary budget. While her budget contains promising investments in the health and financial security of Maine communities, it also withholds resources […] Josie Phillips Posted February 16, 2024 Tags Budget, Caregiving, Corporate Power, Economic Security, Economy, Education, Housing, Inequality, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes
