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Opinion Contributor

Proposed tax change could devastate Maine’s farmers

by Opinion Contributor October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

After a lifetime of hard work, Maine’s farmers deserve to pass on their legacy to their children without the IRS collecting additional taxes from them.

Paul LePage returns

by George Danby September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

Paul LePage wants to eliminate Maine’s income tax. History offers a glimpse of the battle that awaits.

by Jessica Piper September 26, 2021September 27, 2021

Paul LePage renews push to eliminate Maine’s income tax at 2022 campaign kickoff

by Jessica Piper September 22, 2021September 23, 2021

National Politics

Biggest tax hike on wealthy since 1993 is bogged down in Congress

by Bloomberg August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

Opinion Contributor

I inherited a fortune. I should pay more taxes.

by Opinion Contributor June 12, 2021June 12, 2021

Maine Democrats set to face off with Janet Mills over slate of progressive legislation

by Caitlin Andrews, Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd May 26, 2021May 26, 2021

Advocates renew push for ‘millionaire tax’ in Massachusetts

by The Associated Press May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

National Politics

Democrats’ constituents would bear the brunt of Joe Biden’s taxes

by CQ-Roll Call May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

National Politics

Where Joe Biden stands on his key campaign promises after 100 days

by The Associated Press April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Susan Collins and Angus King join push for tax relief for brewers

by The Associated Press December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Opinion Contributor

Election Day and the great task before us now

by Amy Fried October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

News, Politics, State

Maine eyes repealing income tax on public employees’ pensions

by The Associated Press February 9, 2020

Nation, National Business, National Politics, News

Conservative economists say Trump’s promises about his tax cuts did not come true

by The Washington Post December 19, 2019

Nation, National Business, National Politics, News

2018 corporate tax rate plunged to 11.3% under Trump. 99% of biggest firms paid no federal tax at all.

by The Washington Post December 16, 2019December 17, 2019

Opinion, Opinion Contributor

Susan Collins’ tax bill vote put Mainers’ health care at risk

by Opinion Contributor October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Nation, National Business, National Politics, News

US billionaires paid lower tax rate than working class last year, researchers say

by The Washington Post October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

Susan Collins’ opponents are hitting her on the GOP tax plan. Here’s what it did.

by Michael Shepherd August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Dark money ad goes too far in claiming Susan Collins jeopardized old-age programs

by The Washington Post August 19, 2019August 19, 2019

Opinion, Opinion Contributor

Maine Legislature made state tax system more fair

by Opinion Contributor July 29, 2019July 29, 2019