Democrats say Rick Scott’s comments reflect the GOP’s belief that much of the U.S. does not work hard enough.
income
Posted inBusiness, Maine
York County not affordable for working class, new report says
The report, based on homeownership and affordability data from the Maine Housing Authority, cites an alarming disparity between home prices and incomes.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Divided tax committee endorses surcharge bill for high-wage earners
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted 6-5 Tuesday to advance a bill that would tack a 3% surcharge on taxable income over $200,000.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Pandemic-induced remote worker boom creates state income tax confusion
A federal bill could add clarity for remote workers in Maine who normally live or work in another state, but its passage is far from certain.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Gov. Mills extends Maine income tax filing deadline to July 15
Maine joins about 26 other states in pushing back their income tax filing deadlines to July 15 to conform with the new federal deadline, which was extended because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Jay to move forward on income survey to gain grant funds
JAY — Now that a $30 million bond question to improve wastewater infrastructures was passed by Maine voters, Sewer Superintendent Mark Holt can move forward on having a median income survey done. The majority of selectpersons voted in October to spend up to $30,000 to have an income study conducted of residents on the town’s […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Maine personal income rises 1.1 percent in 3rd quarter
PORTLAND — Data from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that the personal incomes of Maine residents rose 1.1 percent in the third quarter of this year, which is the 25th highest growth rate in the nation. Personal income in Maine was $59.5 billion compared to $58.9 billion during the previous quarter. Net earnings, […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Study: Maine 2nd highest in average personal income growth
PORTLAND — A new study says Maine had the second highest average increase in personal income in the country over the last year at 4.6 percent. The Portland Press Herald reports the Pew Charitable Trusts study says the state’s personal income growth followed only New Hampshire, which had an average increase of 5.4 percent. The […]
Posted inMaine
Gov. Paul LePage again blasts lawmakers, media in Auburn meeting
[View the story “Gov. Paul LePage’s Auburn town hall meeting” on Storify] Those include continuing to lower the state’s income tax, to reduce the cost of energy, to reform welfare programs and to lower the cost of higher education. But in his characteristic blunt-talking style, LePage also alternately took shots at two of his favorite […]
Posted inMaine
Maine Legislature shields staff salaries from Open Checkbook disclosure
AUGUSTA — State employees working for the Maine Legislature have had their salary and benefits information shielded from a state-operated, public database that provides the same information on all other state workers. While the salary information for partisan and non-partisan employees at the Maine Legislature remains public information, officials have been unable to explain exactly […]