Two Senate panels slated to take up the nomination of Neera Tanden, a policy expert who has been criticized for her past tweets that criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, postpone meetings.
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U.S. budget deficit – at $3.1 trillion – doubles previous record
The deficit is $2 trillion higher than the administration had estimated in February, before the pandemic hit.
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Waterville Board of Education cuts school resource officer from budget
The board on Monday also voted unanimously for students to start Sept. 8, the day after Labor Day, with teachers starting two weeks before that.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council approves nearly $44 million combined municipal and school budget
The City Council also accepted charter revisions from the Charter Commission, and voters will decide whether to approve them at the November election.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council takes first vote on proposed $44.2 million budget
The proposed municipal and school budget for 2020-21 would not increase the current tax rate of $25.76 per $1,000 worth of valuation.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider outdoor dining request on Common Street
The Proper Pig seeks to use sidewalk space and part of Common Street for outdoor dining. The bar and restaurant is asking that the entire street be closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Public hearings scheduled for Kennebec County budget
The Kennebec County Budget Committee will hold virtual public hearings on Tuesday and Thursday before voting on a proposed spending plan that’s up nearly 8.5% more than the current year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta city councilors offer concern about furlough days in budget proposal
No members of the public commented at a virtual public hearing on the city and school budget, but will have another chance, in person, next week.
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Think tank projects $1.2 billion budget shortfall for Maine
The nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said Maine faces a huge shortfall by the end of the next fiscal year.
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Panel considers gas tax, state money to boost Maine’s highway funding
A commission scheduled to finish work at the end of 2019 will ask for more time to draft a long-term solution to Maine’s road funding shortfall.