Taxes and Budget Federal Budget Recap: House trades food security and health care for billionaire tax cuts in one big, ugly bill By Megan Michaud and James Myall Congress, where Republicans have a majority, is considering pairing spending cuts for food security, health, and other important programs with enormous […] James Myall Posted May 15, 2025 Tags Budget, Child Tax Credit, Economic Security, Economy, Federal, Medicaid, SNAP, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
Health Care, Taxes and Budget I’m not on Medicaid — so why should I care about cuts to Medicaid? Congress is currently considering major cuts to Medicaid and other programs. Changes to Medicaid, which provides health insurance for 1 in 5 Americans and 400,000 Mainers, would […] Megan Michaud Posted May 12, 2025 Tags Budget, Children, Health Care, Medicaid, Seniors, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
Taxes and Budget Calm before the storm: New revenue forecast shows little change, for now At a glance: The state’s Revenue Forecasting Commission made only minor adjustments to future revenue estimates, resulting in a net increase of just over $1 million, while […] James Myall Posted May 2, 2025 Tags Budget, Direct Care Work, Education, Medicaid, Revenue, SNAP, Trump Tax Cuts
Taxes and Budget Feds threaten to blow a $649 million hole in Maine’s state budget At a glance: Congress and President Trump are considering cutting federal funds to states, primarily to finance tax cuts for the wealthy, with Maine facing a potential […] James Myall Posted April 3, 2025 Tags Budget, Education, Federal, Revenue, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, Trump Tax Cuts
Taxes and Budget 8 things to know about federal funding in Maine Federal government spending strengthens communities, improves quality of life, and boosts the overall economy. In Maine, it helps pay for roads, bridges, schools, public safety, and health […] James Myall Posted March 3, 2025 Tags Budget, Federal, Trump Tax Cuts
Health Care, Jobs and Income, Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Proposed Medicaid cuts put Maine families’ incomes at risk At a glance: Proposed Medicaid cuts could affect over 400,000 Mainers, especially children, older adults, and families with low income, reducing access to essential health care and […] Megan Michaud Posted February 21, 2025 Tags Budget, Health Care, Incomes, Inequality, Medicaid, Tax Breaks, Tax Fairness, Taxes, TCJA, Trump Tax Cuts
Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget Canadian boycott could hurt Maine’s tourism economy Relations between the United States and Canada have deteriorated rapidly in the wake of threats by President Trump ranging from imposing tariffs to outright annexation. In response […] James Myall Posted February 20, 2025 Tags Budget, Economy, Revenue, Trump Tax Cuts
Health Care, Taxes and Budget Congressional Republican plan threatens health insurance affordability for Mainers Congressional Republicans are pushing for tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans — and they plan to pay for them by letting health insurance subsidies expire. If Congress […] James Myall Posted February 11, 2025 Tags Budget, Federal, Health Care, Trump Tax Cuts
Health Care Trump plans risk health coverage for Mainers and would cost the state millions At a glance: Plans to cut Medicaid include ending its expansion under the Affordable Care Act, reducing federal funding, introducing block grants (a fixed amount of money), […] James Myall Posted December 6, 2024 Tags Affordable Care Act, Health Care, Medicaid, Trump Tax Cuts
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