Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says in the meantime, there is enough money in reserve to cover county tax obligations.
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Half its original size, Biden’s big plan in race to finish
The president met Tuesday evening with two holdout Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, pushing for an agreement before he leaves for global summits later this week.
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Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown
The work to keep the government running served as the backdrop during a chaotic day for Democrats as they struggled to get the president’s top domestic priorities over the finish line.
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Democrats struggle to save Biden’s $3.5 trillion overhaul as votes delayed
It appeared no immediate agreement was within reach after a long night of frantic, high-stakes negotiations.
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With signs of progress, Biden digs in to strike deal on $3.5 trillion plan
The stakes are as high as ever as the president and his party promise a vast rewrite of the nation’s tax priorities and spending goals with an oh-so-slim majority in Congress.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Livermore Falls board votes on administration budget
The proposal will go to voters July 16.