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PublishedApril 19, 2018
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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PublishedApril 18, 2018
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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PublishedApril 17, 2018
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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PublishedApril 12, 2018
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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PublishedApril 9, 2018
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%.
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PublishedApril 8, 2018
Sen. Collins: Health insurance rate increases were avoidable
For example, eliminating the individual mandate should not have been linked to the tax cut plan without more ACA fixes.
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PublishedApril 6, 2018
New Gloucester Rep. Espling: Democrats helped Maine People’s Alliance conceal details of costly bill
No person or interest group should be allowed to block open debate on ballot initiatives or other proposals.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2018
Maine finance commissioner: Tax conformity proposal works for Maine’s businesses and families
The Conformity and Family Tax Relief Act recouples Maine's tax laws to the updated federal code.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2018
McDonald’s expands worker tuition benefits, citing tax law
The fast-food company is also changing its eligibility rules.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2018
Sides poised for battle over $111 million state tax cut
Republicans say aligning state income taxes with the new federal code will improve the business climate, but Democrats are way of a 'cut first, ask questions later' approach that could sharply reduce revenues for state services.
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