National data don’t support the governor’s claim that lower income tax rates lead to more donations.
Steve Mistler
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LePage stresses income tax cut as tax tour hits Westbrook
Touting his complex proposal in a town hall meeting, the governor says the income tax cut would boost economic activity and business investment.
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LePage heading to Westbrook for tax and budget talk with residents
The governor is pushing a complex tax change as part of his $6.3 billion budget that would have far-reaching effects for Mainers.
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Maine lawmakers propose emergency funding for county jails
Gov. Paul LePage has refused allocate $2.5 million to five jails that are running deficits.
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Summer camp directors fear impact of LePage plan to tax nonprofits
Operators with high-value property worry they may have to close or cut back if the idea is approved, citing tight finances.
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LePage following Republican governors’ national strategy
‘Prosperity’ rhetoric is framing the tax reform pitch of more than a dozen GOP governors.
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Gov. LePage: Follow my lead to get on ‘pathway to prosperity’
In his State of the State address to legislators, he seeks allies in making ‘hard decisions’ on his budget and tax ideas to benefit Mainers.
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Senate installs LePage’s pick for budget chief
Richard Rosen of Bucksport receives a unanimous confirmation vote to become Maine’s finance commissioner.
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Local leaders, legislators meet on proposed revenue sharing cuts
“We’ve trimmed back (spending) as much as we can,” one selectwoman said, exemplifying the opinion of her peers.
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LePage appointee to utilities commission gets unanimous nod from Maine Senate
Carlisle McLean will serve a four-year term on the Maine Public Utilities Commission.