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Bangor Daily News: Panel hands in plan to save $40 million by eliminating tax breaks — or is it $80 million in new taxes?

Posted: December 13, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Some say “tomato” … Democrats in the Legislature call a plan submitted to the...

Budget Panel Urged to Reduce Tax Breaks for Corporations to Prevent Cuts to Towns, Families

Posted: December 12, 2013

Tax Expenditure Commission Chairs present $40 million road map of savings AUGUSTA--- Key lawmakers on Thursday urged the state’s budget-writing...

PEW RESEARCHER: MAINE TAX BREAKS NEED ACCOUNTABILITY

Posted: September 30, 2013

Greater scrutiny for corporate tax breaks needed to prevent property tax hikes   AUGUSTA --   Maine’s corporate tax breaks are not getting...

Bangor Daily News: After years in the dark, data will help policymakers judge tax incentives

Posted: August 12, 2013

By Matt Stone Read more here In 2006, the Legislature’s nonpartisan watchdog office attempted an audit of 46 Maine programs that offer millions...

Pine Tree Watch Dog: Criticism of tax breaks growing in legislature

Posted: May 15, 2013

By John Christie and Naomi Schalit Read more here AUGUSTA – Over the past 50 years, Maine legislatures and governors have added millions of...

SENATOR CAIN SPONSORS TAX FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY BILL

Posted: May 09, 2013

Bill would examine billions of dollars in tax revenue Maine forgoes every year   AUGUSTA – Senator Emily Ann Cain (D-Orono) is sponsoring a bill...