Gov. Mills proposes $8.4 billion, 2-year budget that doesn’t raise taxes

state budget

Published
January 8, 2021

Gov. Mills proposes $8.4 billion, 2-year budget that doesn’t raise taxes

The budget adds to the state's 'rainy day' fund despite the impact of COVID-19 on state revenues.
Published
January 7, 2021

Mills’ next budget in balance without tax hikes, despite revenue losses

The budget that Gov. Janet Mills will submit to the Legislature on Friday would maintain critical government services at a time when they are needed most, says Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa.
Published
November 28, 2020

Sen. Hamper: The formula for rebuilding Maine’s economy is bipartisan

A Democratic governor realized that cutting taxes, controlling spending and growing jobs was a winning plan, but it took a Republican governor and Legislature to carry it out.
Published
September 23, 2020

Maine tax revenues ‘better than anticipated’ during COVID, but still not good

Spending on hotels, restaurants and fuel didn't decline as much as state officials expected, helping Maine end August $34 million over budget, which is better than revenue forecasters had predicted.
Published
September 9, 2020

Mills administration proposes hiring freeze, spending cuts to offset revenue lost to pandemic

The plan proposes a hiring freeze and delaying technology upgrades to help make up for more than $500 million in revenue losses.
Published
September 1, 2020

Mills gives state agencies more time to propose cuts as shortfall looms

Facing a revenue shortfall of more than $500 million, Gov. Janet Mills gives agencies 7 more weeks to submit new budgets, while hoping Congress delivers more pandemic aid to states.
Published
August 9, 2020

Jim Fossel: Republicans should hold firm on taxes in Augusta

Whenever the Legislature comes back into session, GOP members should use their clout to roll back 2019's spending spree.
Published
July 29, 2020

Maine state budget facing COVID-19 shortfalls of $1.4 billion over next 3 years

What the state gained in revenue on taxable grocery store items and building supplies when the pandemic hit didn't come close to making up for what it lost in sales tax because restaurants and lodgings were shuttered.
Published
June 14, 2020

Our View: More aid needed to keep economy from failing

A better-than-expected jobs report has buoyed hopes for a quick recovery, but there remain fundamental problems that hint at a longer downturn.
Published
June 9, 2020

Auburn mayor: Gideon, Mills administration dragging their feet on delivering COVID aid

Contrary to the Maine House speaker's recent column, Sen. Collins is working to provide more funding and more flexibility.