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The Maine Legislature just pushed through a massive tax reform bill in the Pine Tree State. This was not just a token “move the chairs around” reform bill - it was far reaching, ambitious and will genuinely help move Maine in the right direction on this issue. The Wall Street Journal went as far as to call it the “Maine Miracle“.
But here’s the kicker - the bill was proposed by Democratic Governor John Baldacci, and overwhelmingly supported by Maine Democrats. The Maine GOP naturally had several problems with the reform bill - many of which were legitimate, but at the end of the day we still have to realize that taxes were shifted from compulsory income taxes that were “progressive” and graduated, to a virtually flat income tax, with a shift to consumption taxes. Read the whole story »
Maine has had 151 members of its state House of Representatives for decades. In fact, Maine has one of the largest legislatures in the country - ironic given how relatively low Maine’s population.
No more. In …
The Maine House of Representatives today voted (89-57) to enact L.D. 1020, also known as the Equal Marriage Act, which essentially would extend marriage rights to same-sex couples in the Pine Tree state. Late last …
You probably thought the idea of TABOR was dead in 2006. You were wrong. Mary Adams, who has been leading tax revolts in Maine for three decades was in Augusta today urging legislators to support …
You hear “tax reform”, you typically think “Republican”. You can’t be blamed for that, of course, it has been one of the core GOP messaging models for decades, both nationally and in the state of …
It’s back.
Yes, the debate over gambling simply will not go away, and Maine legislators will be breathing life into this subject once again during this legislative session. Two bills have been introduced, one by Democrat …
Senate minority leader Kevin Raye is making a stand on principle. That’s all it can really be, of course, because what he is talking about will be so inconsequential it is hardly worth filing the …
There has been considerable talk over the last month, that the new stimulus package being offered to the country has some misplaced priorities which, counterintuitive to the point of a “stimulus” package, will actually be …
Janet Mills won resoundingly this year, besting Keith Mahoney by almost 1600 votes.
But now she has a better job - Attorney General - and her seat (District 89 - Farmington and Industry) …
Hannah Pingree’s address to the Maine House of Representatives followiner her taking the oath of office to become the new House speaker:
With a new Legislature comes a new round of leaders. That has repeatedly been the case in recent years, since term limits began overthrowing incumbents after four terms and limiting the chances of any lawmaker …
Occasionally, we will host guest columns from public figures in Maine - including candidates for office, Maine Legislators, and business and policy leaders. It is our intention to allow them a chance to voice their …
The Maine Legislature just pushed through a massive tax reform bill in the Pine Tree State. This was not just a token “move the chairs around” reform bill - it was far reaching, ambitious and …
So, you like elephants and the color red - but you’re bummed that your party seems to be on the outside looking in? Well, don’t fret young republican - its time to pick yourself …
Washington has been talking about combatting special interest money in political campaigs for years - yet as we all know the influence remains, and the system is as broken as ever.
That’s why Monday, a member …
