(AUGUSTA, ME)—A recent poll shows 8 in 10 Maine people have a positive view of law enforcement. The same poll showed 88% of Mainers feel that addressing the shortage of officers in our state is a priority. This support is well founded. Maine is in the midst of five consecutive years during which the crime … Continue reading Maine Law Enforcement Deserves Our Support
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CMS Data – Week Ending 4/18/21
Latest available data as of Friday April 30, 2021.
During the Pandemic Maine Had the “Most Generous” Unemployment Compensation in the U.S.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Maine has the "most generous" unemployment benefit of any U.S. state. This calculation is based on the average weekly unemployment benefit and the average weekly wage. This "replacement rate" is the share of a worker’s wages that is replaced by unemployment benefits. Maine's average payout is about 130% … Continue reading During the Pandemic Maine Had the “Most Generous” Unemployment Compensation in the U.S.
Legislative Republicans Detail Budget Priorities
STATE HOUSE/REMOTELY – Legislative Republicans have released a detailed list of priorities that should be included in a Supplemental Budget and subsequent funding bills. With hundreds of millions in additional tax revenue projected and more than a billion dollars coming from the Federal government, Legislative Republicans are now able to present an outline of their … Continue reading Legislative Republicans Detail Budget Priorities
Democrats Unanimously Vote to Raise Insurance Costs
(AUGUSTA, ME) in yet another partisan vote, Democrats in the Legislature defeated two bills intended to preserve lower insurance rates for individuals and small group markets and improve consumer choice. Maine’s individual insurance market has experienced an 11% reduction in premiums and increased coverage options. LDs 352 “An Act to Maintain the Integrity of the … Continue reading Democrats Unanimously Vote to Raise Insurance Costs
Maine Senate Republicans Call For Immediate Nursing Home Funding
(AUGUSTA, ME)—Last week, the Maine CDC revealed that nearly 60% of all COVID-related deaths in Maine have been among residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes (58.2%). We have known for years now that nursing homes are desperately understaffed due to a lack of funding and this clearly has diminished the level of care … Continue reading Maine Senate Republicans Call For Immediate Nursing Home Funding
Democrats Vote Unanimously Against Every Bill Limiting the Governor’s Emergency Powers
Despite an overwhelming outcry from the people of Maine who submitted nearly 400 pieces of written testimony with a ratio of 40:1 in favor, Democrats on the State and Local Government Committee today unanimously voted against all 14 bills that would have required a governor to collaborate with the Legislature before renewing emergency declarations. Every … Continue reading Democrats Vote Unanimously Against Every Bill Limiting the Governor’s Emergency Powers
Impact of Tax Cuts on Revenues
Maine General Fund Revenue Source: Maine State Controllers’ Office, Monthly Revenue Reports State Budget Surpluses Source: Maine Legislature, Office of Fiscal and Program Review Source: U.S. Department of Treasury, Monthly Treasury Statements
Biennial, Curtailment, Supplemental – Understanding the Terminology of the Maine State Budget
To make it easier to understand the state budget process, we've made a one-page reference sheet with explanations of the basic terms. Budget TermsDownload
Senators Brad Farrin and Scott Cyrway Welcome the State’s Decision to Drop Controversial Dam Removal Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2021 (Augusta, ME) – Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher announced today that his department will drop its planned changes to the Kennebec River management plan that had been the subject of a controversial rule-making process that ended recently. The plan called for removal of at least … Continue reading Senators Brad Farrin and Scott Cyrway Welcome the State’s Decision to Drop Controversial Dam Removal Plan
