An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans file for people’s veto of budget as lawmakers begin special session
Tensions linger as the Maine Legislature returns to Augusta on Tuesday to start the next phase of budget work.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine AG has faith in court system even as some fear Trump won’t abide judicial orders
Aaron Frey told Mainers at a town hall Tuesday night he’s been able to enforce court orders in various lawsuits against the Trump administration, dealing with citizenship, privacy rights and federal funding.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central Maine, Sun Journal name new managing editors
Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal’s new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine reporter May Craig was a pioneer for women covering Washington politics
She is notable not only for her impact on women’s history, but also as a reminder of the important role journalists have played as watchdogs of American government.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Industry-backed lawmakers lead effort to further loosen regulation of medical cannabis in Maine
Maine’s medical marijuana laws are already among the loosest in the country. Two key lawmakers are pushing to ease regulations further after receiving financial support from the industry.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Trump demands ‘full throated’ apology from Gov. Mills over Maine’s transgender athlete policy
The president wrote on social media that ‘the State of Maine has apologized,’ but it was not clear to whom he was referring. The governor’s office didn’t respond to a request for comment Saturday.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Maine wins first Hockey East title since 2004
The Black Bears beat UConn, 5-2, to earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Longtime coach, official Terry Devereaux inducted into New England High School Wrestling Hall of Fame
Terry Devereaux, a former Belfast Area High School standout and current Cony High School assistant has served a variety of roles in sport over the years.
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Farm tractor safety courses planned this spring
The Kennebec County session will be held in Sidney, starting April 14, and the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc counties session will be held in Topsham, starting April 22.