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PublishedSeptember 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Greg Kesich: There’s more than one kind of deficit
There is a cost to doing nothing in a crisis, and we will all end up paying it.
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PublishedMay 20, 2020
Sen. Hamper: Looming Maine budget crisis calls for old-fashioned solutions
Instead of drawing down the Rainy Day Fund or becoming depending on federal handouts, we must accept a smaller state government.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020
State tax revenues drop as COVID-19 tightens grip on Maine economy
A monthly report from state tax collectors shows parts of Maine's economy reeling amid the pandemic.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2020
Party lines emerge in Legislature over $127 million spending proposal
As lawmakers examine the supplemental budget offered by Gov. Janet Mills in February, Republicans on the Health and Human Service Committee are balking at some of the spending proposals.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2020
Priorities differ as lawmakers begin debate on governor’s $126 million budget plan
Republicans want more focus on repairing roads and bridges; Democrats want to add staff and improve programs for disadvantaged residents.
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