President Trump, Gov. LePage & Co. use record debt as a good excuse to cut social programs.
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Portland’s $360 million budget expected to increase taxes 3.8%
The council passes the spending plan on a unanimous vote, preserving money for Fourth of July fireworks and increasing business licensing fees.
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LePage warns taxpayers that some may need to file amendments to their 2017 returns
But a liberal economic policy group says his warning applies only to a small number of businesses or individuals who take bonus depreciations or itemize deductions for high medical costs.
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Maine sees unexpected sales growth as shoppers pay up online
For years online retailers avoided charging state and local sales taxes, but that is beginning to change.
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What’s left in limbo: Rundown of major unfinished business as 2018 legislative session ends
Here is a recap of some of the major issues debated in the Legislature this year, where they currently stand and their prospects going forward.
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From Medicaid expansion to pot sales, partisan stalemate in Augusta leaves key issues unresolved
A late-night impasse over adjournment has members of the 128th Maine Legislature vehemently blaming political opponents, with time running out and the fate of unfinished legislation unclear.
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Partisan brinkmanship paralyzes Legislature as clock ticks on end of session
Deep distrust between Democrats and the conservative House Republican caucus closely aligned with Gov. LePage centers particularly on the key issues of Medicaid expansion and tax conformity.
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IRS gives taxpayers extra day to file after website issues
Individuals or businesses with a filing or payment due now have until midnight Wednesday to complete the task.
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Maine Voices: Are tax cuts benefiting workers, businesses as promised? Fact is, no
Months after the bill was bullied through Congress, it appears the money saved is not trickling down.
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Portland manager’s budget would raise taxes for city services 2.6%
When the proposal is combined with the school spending plan, property taxes could rise 4.6%.