Maine’s credit rating unscathed by toll of pandemic

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Published
May 24, 2021

Maine’s credit rating unscathed by toll of pandemic

S&P Global Ratings affirms the state’s 'active budget management' and strengthening of state reserves.
Published
February 24, 2021

Biden’s choice for budget chief faces new hurdles in Congress

Two Senate panels slated to take up the nomination of Neera Tanden, a policy expert who has been criticized for her past tweets that criticized lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, postpone meetings.
Published
November 14, 2019

New tax on internet sales boosts Maine’s budget further into the black

The tax, approved after the recent two-year budget was finalized, is one of several that contributed to an increase in state revenue.
Published
July 5, 2019

Approved Orono budget down 1 percent

Assuming the estimated valuation for the town holds, the projected tax rate for FY2020 will be $26.68, which is 32 cents lower - about 1.2 percent - than the previous fiscal year.
Published
June 26, 2019

Livermore Falls board votes on administration budget

The proposal will go to voters July 16.
Published
June 14, 2019

Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion

The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.
Published
June 12, 2019

Committee gives strong endorsement to state budget totaling nearly $8 billion

Gov. Janet Mills calls the Appropriations Committee's vote on the 2-year spending package a forward-looking compromise.
Published
June 12, 2019

Lisbon voters approve $16.8 million school budget

The budget passed by a vote of 209-156.
Published
June 3, 2019

Maine Legislature inches toward deal on new state budget

Members of both parties express confidence an agreement could be reached, but sticking points remain on Gov. Janet Mill's $8 billion, two-year proposal.
Published
April 15, 2019

A new atmosphere in Augusta, or just a ‘honeymoon’ period?

Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?